In Pics | Argentina's victory parade ends in chaos

Millions of jubilant fans gathered to welcome the champions home after their sensational win over France at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 led by Lionel Messi but were left disappointed after the open-top bus parade had to be abandoned due to the massive crowd. Minor clashes broke out between fans and police and stones were thrown and rubber bullets were fired to control the situation.

Millions of Argentines who crammed the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate an unforgettable moment with Lionel Messi and his World Cup winning teammates instead found themselves at a giant party bereft of its hallmark bus parade. Credit: AFP Photo

Fans were disappointed due to the gathering of sea of supporters which led the champions to complete their victory parade in Buenos Aires with a helicopter. Credit: Reuters Photo

Friends, families, even rival fans traveled from across the country to the capital to bask in the glory of a first world title in 36 years. Credit: AFP Photo

Yet most ended up missing the main show after the chaotic bus trip was aborted nearly five hours after it began, with police deciding it could not go on for security reasons. Credit: AFP Photo

As the evening wore on, minor clashes broke out between fans -- some clearly inebriated -- and police moved to evict a small group that had forced its way into the area around the Obelisk. Credit: AFP Photo

Cops acted swiftly and took control of the situation in no time. Credit: AFP Photo

Reportedly, eight people were injured, including firemen and policemen, and six arrested. Credit: AFP Photo

Riot police stand guard after clashes with fans of Argentina following the celebration of the team's arrival from the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament, in Buenos Aires. Credit: AFP Photo

Aerial view of the Obelisk after clashes between riot police and fans of Argentina. Credit: AFP Photo