Look: Argentina's World Cup parade grinds to halt amid chaotic scenes

Argentine football star Lionel Messi celebrates on board a bus with a sign reading "World Champions" with supporters after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament as they tour through Buenos Aires' downtown on December 20, 2022. - Millions of ecstatic fans are expected to cheer on their heroes as Argentina's World Cup winners led by captain Lionel Messi began their open-top bus parade of the capital Buenos Aires on Tuesday following their sensational victory over France.
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Argentina's World Cup parade ended abruptly Tuesday after fans dangerously packed into areas of downtown Buenos Aires to catch a glimpse of the team's bus.

The South American side won its third World Cup following Sunday's breathtaking final in Qatar. Argentina and France were locked at 3-3 after extra time following a match that included two Lionel Messi goals and a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick. The Argentines then prevailed on penalties.

Local media estimates that 4-million fans descended on the Argentine capital to see their heroes. Below are standout images of the excitement and mayhem from the abandoned parade in Argentina's capital.

'Make some room for the bus, guys'

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Getting a good view

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'El Pibe de Oro' is watching

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Sailing through the crowds

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Cool kids at the back of the bus

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Argentina waited over 36 years for this

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Messi doesn't want to let go of that trophy

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Pandemonium

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Jubilant fans pour onto highway

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A supporter cools down

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World Cup heroes disperse on helicopters

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