Argentines woke up ready to watch the national team play for its 3rd World Cup title amid a national feeling of unity and joy that is rare for a country that has been engulfed in an economic crisis for years...
Argentine soccer fans gather at the Obelisk landmark during a rally in support of the national soccer team, a day ahead of the World Cup final against France, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. final that she couldn’t avoid talking about how she was feeling with her psychologist.
“People are feeling a very intense happiness constantly. Cars are driving around with the flag. The whole city is dressed with the flag,” said Guillermo Ortiz, a 52-year-old podiatrist. “The crazy thing is that we’re all united and say we want what’s best, which generally doesn’t happen in this country. It’s as if soccer draws a circle and puts us all inside.”
As Argentines prepared for the country's sixth World Cup final, many were ready to follow some superstitious rituals.
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