Argentina Extends World Cup Celebration with High-Scoring Victory and Home Welcome
The Argentine national team kept the party alive by cruising to a 7-0 win against Curaçao in the Santiago del Estero province. The match marked another chapter of the squad’s ongoing celebrations as the ascent toward Qatar’s World Cup triumph continued, albeit this time far from the capital. In one of the standout moments, Lionel Messi added another milestone to his illustrious career, delivering a hat trick and bringing his tally for the national team to 102 goals in the light blue and white jersey, while his overall career total reached 803. The performance stood out as a prominent highlight, occurring roughly a thousand kilometers north of Buenos Aires.
Earlier, the team hosted Panama at the River Plate stadium, with a massive show of fan support. A crowd nearing the one-and-a-half million mark competed for the 60,000 available seats, underscoring the scale of interest in the squad’s domestic showcases. The friendly encounter, played within the country, signaled the close of the team’s recent run of international appearances before returning to global duties.
Alongside Messi’s three goals, Nicolás González, Enzo Fernández, Ángel Di María, and Gonzalo Montiel also found the back of the net, contributing to a memorable offensive performance. The stadium atmosphere mirrored the excitement felt across the nation, with fans and players sharing a moment of collective enthusiasm.
The anthem that achieved worldwide recognition during the Qatar 22 campaign—sung by the La Mosca group—resounded through the arena: “Guys, now we are motivated again, I want to win the third, I want to be the world champion.” A wave of celebration swept through the stands as supporters danced and players celebrated their success on the field. The energy in the venue reflected a nation united in celebrations for a possible third world title and the continued strength of the team on this road to future competitions.