Tens of thousands of people gathered in the streets of Buenos Aires on Wednesday following Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in the FIFA World Cup semifinals. The result qualifies the Argentine national team for the tournament final, where they are scheduled to face Spain on Sunday.
The celebrations centered around the city's Obelisk landmark and several major intersections, where fans wore team colors and displayed national flags. Local authorities reported large crowds throughout the capital's downtown area after the match concluded.
The upcoming final in Madrid will feature Argentina, led by captain Lionel Messi, against a Spanish side that includes 17-year-old Lamine Yamal. This will be Argentina's second consecutive World Cup final appearance.
In a related development, the United Kingdom has requested that FIFA investigate the Argentine team regarding a banner displayed during the tournament related to the Falkland Islands. FIFA has not yet announced a formal disciplinary response to that request.