The Argentine government has declared Tuesday, December 20, as national holiday to celebrate the Albiceleste’s third World Cup triumph in Qatar.
Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties in the final on Sunday after playing out 3-3 in the regulation plus extra time.
The team, having returned to Buenos Aires are being celebrated by people throughout the country.
“The world champion squad will leave on Tuesday at noon for the Obelisk to celebrate the world title with the fans,” the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on its official Twitter account.
A statement released by the Argentine government read: “On December 18, 2022, the Argentine National Team representing this country won the World Cup held in Qatar.
“That by virtue of the foregoing, it is appropriate to declare December 20, 2022 a national holiday so that the Argentine people can express their deepest satisfaction with the national team, and speak out in favour of sport and the homeland.”
Argentina football associations have already drawn up an elaborate plan to celebrate the august occasion with the fans.
At around 10.30 am local time (13.30 GMT), they will commence the celebrations with their adoring supporters. The celebrations will take place at the Obelisco in Buenos Aires