Argentina erupts after 2-1 win over England as World Cup final awaits | OneFootball

According to Superdeporte, Argentina flooded the streets as US referee Ismail Elfath blew for full time, a 2-1 win over England sending them to the World Cup final and delivering a double delight.

Hugs, tears and horns marked scenes in homes, squares and bars as fireworks burst. "El que no salta es un inglés" rang out in Atlanta and echoed across the country.

Lionel Scaloni said "Somos únicos", a sentiment embraced in endless songs and dances. For many it was not only victory but an emotional triumph, suffering turned to ecstasy.

The rivalry heightened it all, bound up with a sovereignty dispute. Players, including Giovani Lo Celso, set down a white flag reading "Las Malvinas son argentinas", with chants of "Por los pibes de Malvinas".

Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, close to government offices, again became the gathering point. Crowds streamed in from neighbourhoods and the outskirts, rising transport costs sending many on foot.

Messi’s release felt national. Scaloni now joins Carlos Bilardo in having led the team to this stage twice.

Every Argentine seems to be a coach, and euphoria soon gave way to analysis. The far-right president Javier Milei, a former Chacarita Juniors goalkeeper, said he trusted the comeback, praised the precise changes and urged people to depoliticise the night.

Source: Superdeporte