World Cup: French football team welcomed home after heroic defeat against Argentina | World News
France’s World Cup team was welcomed home by thousands of football fans after a dramatic defeat to Argentina.
Teammates include Kylian Mbappe – who scored a thrilling hat-trick on Sunday World Cup finally – arrived at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on Monday night, where staff applauded them as they exited the plane.
A coach then took the team to the heart of the capital, where thousands defied the cold and dreary December conditions to greet them.
Fans gathered at the Place de la Concorde to set off fireworks, wave French tricolor flags and chant “Allez Les Bleus” and the French national anthem, cheering as the team appeared on the hotel balcony. The famous Hotel de Crillon.
French fans gather at the Place de la Concorde in Paris
Coach Didier Deschamps and captain Hugo Lloris waved to the crowd, then joined by teammates, including Mbappe, who drew huge cheers from the fans.
But the whole team could not hide their grief at their loss, with Mbappe and Olivier Giroud seen trying to smile as they descended to the airport.
Kylian Mbappe arrives at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
Olivier Giroud arrives at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
France’s Matteo Guendouzi and teammates arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle . airport
France’s hopes of winning a second World Cup were dashed in a whirlwind final that saw them beaten 4-2 on penalties by Argentina, who won their second title. father.
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Captain Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-3 draw, as Mbappe equalized 2-0 and 3-2 for the hosts.
