Argentina Welcomed Home Despite World Cup Loss

Despite not winning the Copa del Mundo, Argentina's team received an overwhelming display of affection from their supporters. Thousands of fans braved cold, rainy weather to welcome the subchampions at both the Ezeiza Airport and the AFA headquarters. playerbros.org

Lionel Messi was notably absent from the welcome ceremony, remaining in the United States while his teammates returned to Argentina. The captain may travel separately to his hometown of Rosario in his private plane at a later date.