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Argentina – 2022 – Final – Champions – St Clair Avenue W

Joseph, December 22, 2022February 25, 2025

A legendary final for a legendary player and an exciting end to this winter-themed tournament.  Argentina World Cup fans in Toronto were treated to an epic battle, and after multiple comebacks from France, were finally able to celebrate on the streets of St. Clair West.  It was a treat for me too as I was actually able to celebrate again with the winning team as I was camped with the runner-ups in 2010 and 2018.  The celebration this year was a little bit smaller than with the Italy fans in 2006, but the joy, flag waving and obligatory horn honking felt entirely familiar. 

The game certainly delivered on action and drama. A game that looked like was going to be an easy win for Messi and Argentina, turned into a showcase for Mbappé, and and battle to the very last minutes of both regulation and extra time. The shootout certainly delivered in drama as well, but to the relief of those gathered, a triumph for Argentina. 

Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West

As can be expected, there was a France fan amongst the crowd. This is them after a late-in-the-game goal to tie it all up.

One French fan surrounded by Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West

Determining the championship with penalty kicks is about as stressful a sporting moment in all of sport, and it was clearly demonstrated in the room.

Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West

Prevailing to win the championship, Argentina fans were naturally ecstatic. From what I could tell, most of the people in the room would not be able to remember their last World Cup Championship in 1986.

Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans watching the World Cup finals in Toronto at AC Ranch on St Clair Avenue West

Argentina World Cup fans in Toronto – Finals – Game Details:

Date: December 18, 2022
Score of game: Argentina 3 (4), France 3 (2)
Location: A.C. Ranch Sports Bar, 1220 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON
Estimated number of fans at location: 150

After the Game

After the game, the hard core and warmly dressed fans spilled out onto the street. Luckily, it wasn’t a particularly cold December day in Toronto, and the streets were not too busy.

Argentina fans in Toronto celebrating after winning the World Cup finals on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans in Toronto celebrating after winning the World Cup finals on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans in Toronto celebrating after winning the World Cup finals on St Clair Avenue West

I loved the drum circle that started, allowing for some nicely organized chanting, singing and well deserved celebrating.

Argentina fans in Toronto celebrating after winning the World Cup finals on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans in Toronto celebrating after winning the World Cup finals on St Clair Avenue West
Argentina fans in Toronto celebrating after winning the World Cup finals on St Clair Avenue West

The drive by flag waving was ever present.

Argentina fans in Toronto celebrating after winning the World Cup finals on St Clair Avenue West

As was the now obligatory selfie taking.

Argentina fans in Toronto celebrating after winning the World Cup finals on St Clair Avenue West

And that’s a wrap on the 2022 World Cup in Toronto. Indeed an interesting World Cup. Hard to believe that in four years the World Cup will actually be on home soil!

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