PHOTOS: 'When Dad Just Won The World Cup'–We’re Melting At These Daddy Moments Of Argentina

Argentina won the 2022 Fifa World Cup against defending champion France, 4-2, on penalties on Sunday, December 18 in Lusail, Qatar. 

The winning team’s fans have been celebrating non-stop since Argentina’s victory but here are touching moments we’re melting over, football fan or not. Argentina’s dads celebrating their win with their family!

“When dad just won the Fifa World Cup” posted FIFA World Cup’s Facebook page.

Commenters wrote how how touching it was to see the players celebrating with their kids on the field. "It's amazing how family friendly this world cup was, seeing these players celebrating with their kids on the field."

Another said, "Great support starts with family."

Lionel Messi gets a kiss from one of his three sons, who holds the Golden Ball award for dad. “Ah the best feeling,” a commenter said. The Golden Ball is awarded to the tournament’s best player.

Another commenter said “Our future generations will see this little kid playing football like his father. Mark my word.”

Marcos Acuña takes a selfie in the middle of the field with his youngest daughter whom they fondly call Mini Martu.

Acuña is one of Argentina’s defenders.

Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, “Dibu”, shares his win with his son, Santi Emiliano Martinez. He also has a daughter named Ava with his wife Amanda.

Sports reporters have said that his heroic saves played as much of an important role as the team’s goals in winning the championship.

Angel Di Maria, midfielder, together with his wife Jorgelina Cardoso and daughters Mia and Pia, kiss the trophy together.

“Such a cute family!” a commenter said.

Another fan couldn’t help but out that the well-loved player is a “girl dad”. Fans also talked about Di Maria crying throughout the game at the comments section.

“One of the best family photos,” a netizen said. Di Maria is lauded by Argentina’s fans as its unsung hero.

Lautaro Martinez and only daughter Nina with partner Agustina Gandolfo celebrate Argentina’s win together in this photo.

Nina was born in 2021.

Congratulations, Argentina! 

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