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Argentina fans gave their heroes a typically passionate reception ahead of their first match after securing global glory.

Lionel Scaloni's side won the World Cup in Qatar in winter 2022, beating France 4-2 on penalties, to take their third title.

And supporters flocked to capital city Buenos Aires to greet Lionel Messi and Co as they face island minnows Panama in a friendly on Thursday evening.

Thousands packed into the Estadio Monumental, the home of River Plate, with fans waving flags, banging drums and chanting joyously in another celebration of their World Cup triumph.

Among those in the stands were captain Messi's partner Antonela Roccuzzo and their children.