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Argentina's endless celebration continues in Atlanta, fans already flying to New York
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Argentina's endless celebration continues in Atlanta, fans already flying to New York

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Argentinian football fans are celebrating their team's 2-1 victory over England in the 2026 World Cup semifinals, with many already planning travel to New York for the final.
  • The team's win secured a spot in the final against Spain, sparking widespread jubilation and street celebrations in Atlanta.
  • Despite pre-match tensions, the match between Argentinian and English fans remained largely incident-free, with mutual respect observed post-game.

The unyielding celebration of Argentina's victory over England in the 2026 World Cup semifinals spilled into the streets of Atlanta, with fans already setting their sights on New York for the upcoming final. "I just bought my ticket to New York. I'm so anxious, desperate, happy, and content. So many emotions together that can't be described. It's confirmed. Payment received, I'm going with my two sisters. I don't have tickets but it doesn't matter," shared one fan from Jujuy, still buzzing from the 2-1 triumph.

I just bought my ticket to New York. I'm so anxious, desperate, happy, and content. So many emotions together that can't be described. It's confirmed. Payment received, I'm going with my two sisters. I don't have tickets but it doesn't matter.

— Argentinian fanDescribing his immediate post-match plans and emotions after Argentina's victory.

The Argentinian squad spent nearly half an hour reveling on the field, singing the songs that have accompanied them throughout the tournament in the United States. They unfurled a flag referencing the Malvinas Islands, directed messages toward their upcoming opponents, and paid tribute to Lionel Messi, who once again proved decisive. The chant "On Sunday, no matter the cost, we have to win" echoed through the stadium, as fans eagerly calculated their plans for the final against Spain in New Jersey.

On Sunday, no matter the cost, we have to win.

— Argentinian fanThe most heard song in the stadium, reflecting the team's and fans' focus on the final.

Authorities had classified the match as high-risk due to the historical rivalry between the two fan bases. While Argentinian supporters loudly chanted "He who doesn't jump is English" during the English anthem, British fans responded with whistles during Argentina's national song. Despite the vocal exchanges, the stands remained peaceful. On the streets, English fans walked among the jubilant Argentinians, lamenting their second-half defensive lapses that allowed Argentina's comeback. Some English supporters even offered hugs and handshakes to Argentinians in a gesture of sportsmanship.

With Leo Messi leading, we will all celebrate.

— Argentinian fanSung as fans celebrated in the streets of Atlanta, referencing their captain.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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