WATCH: Argentina fans celebrate World Cup win in Buenos Aires

Thousands of Argentina fans gathered in the Plaza de la República in central Buenos Aires to celebrate their World Cup victory.

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Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to win the tournament for the third time. 

In Buenos Aires, fans cheered, cried, hugged and waved the Argentina flag as they gathered to watch the match.

Meanwhile, victorious Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Sunday it was up to Lionel Messi to decide whether he wants to play at another World Cup, according to AFP.

Scaloni also praised his players for “breaking their backs” to beat France in the final.

In a match for the ages, Argentina triumphed 4-2 in a penalty shootout after Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick ensured the game ended level at 3-3 following extra time.

Messi, 35, scored twice in the match to win the first World Cup of his glittering career.

Earlier in the tournament he said this World Cup would be his last but Scaloni said the ball was in the veteran forward’s court.

“If he wants to keep playing, he will be with us,” Scaloni told his post-match press conference. 

“He is more than entitled to decide whether he wants to keep playing for Argentina or not or what he wants to do with his career.

“He is such a huge player for us. It is such a pleasure for us to coach him and his teammates. Everything he transmits to his teammates is unparalleled — something I’ve never seen before.”