Inside team’s boozy victory lap

Argentina’s World Cup champions kept the celebrations rolling long after their thrilling win over France on Sunday in this year’s final.

A short time after Gonzalo Montiel nailed the winning penalty kick in the shootout to give Argentina the 2022 World Cup crown, the team made its way to the locker room, where they broke open the champagne and got the boozy victory lap underway.

Members of Argentina's national team celebrated their World Cup victory over France on Dec. 18, 2022.
Members of Argentina’s national team celebrated their World Cup victory over France on Dec. 18, 2022.

Lionel Messi can be seen holding a $10 million check during the celebrations.
Lionel Messi can be seen holding a $10 million check during the celebrations.


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A scene from inside the locker room after Argentina's World Cup win on Dec. 18, 2022.
A scene from inside the locker room after Argentina’s World Cup win on Dec. 18, 2022.


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Documented in part by retired Argentine player Sergio Aguero, the group can be seen dancing in the dressing area, with a member of Argentina’s personnel busting out a wild move by tumbling into a bin.

Star Lionel Messi, who recorded seven total goals in this year’s tournament, was seen holding up a $10 million check and taking his talents to a table, where he grooved with the World Cup trophy.


A member of Argentina's personnel tumbled into a bin during the celebrations.
A member of Argentina’s personnel tumbled into a bin during the celebrations.
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Sergio Aguero chronicled the festivities, which included some bubbly.
Sergio Aguero chronicled the festivities, which included some bubbly.
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Aguero, who retired last year at age 33 due to a medical issue, went on to share a photo of himself and Messi on Instagram, which featured them smiling after the match.

Argentina’s celebrations continued outside of the locker room, with the team enjoying a group dinner with their new hardware, according to social media footage.

Members of Argentina's team enjoyed a dinner after their World Cup win.
Members of Argentina’s team enjoyed a dinner after their World Cup win.

Guido Rodríguez celebrates with his teammates after Argentina's World Cup win.
Guido Rodríguez celebrates with his teammates after Argentina’s World Cup win.


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Lisandro Martinez kisses the World Cup trophy on the flight back home.
Lisandro Martinez kisses the World Cup trophy on the flight back home.


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Hours after the match concluded, Argentina took the festivities to new heights — literally — as members of the team kissed the trophy on the flight home.

Sunday’s win marked Argentina’s first World Cup victory since 1986 and the first of Messi’s illustrious career.