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'Argentina endures': In Buenos Aires, emotional celebrations of a World Cup victory

By Teo Armus

19 Dec 2022 · 4 min read

Editor's Note

After a 36-year wait, Argentina fans are finally celebrating another World Cup triumph. Parties started across the country as soon as La Albiceleste won a thrilling final. The Washington Post reports.

Buenos Aires - There were going to be tears either way.

But on Sunday afternoon, after a three-hour roller coaster of a World Cup final, one that saw Argentina scrape by a win on penalty kicks, they were tears of joy.

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