Argentines take to the streets to celebrate World Cup win over Australia

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Fans in Buenos Aires watch Argentina v Australia - Buenos Aires, Argentina - December 3, 2022 Argentina fans watch the match against Australia REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Jubilant fans celebrated across Argentina after the country defeated Australia on Saturday and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

After the 2-1 victory against the Australians, thousands of Argentines took to the streets with flags and shirts to celebrate the team led by star Lionel Messi, who will face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals on Friday.