As was only fitting, talisman Messi emerged from the plane first and lifted the World Cup trophy triumphantly into the air as he and head coach Lionel Scaloni greeted the waiting fans.
Follow Sportsmail's blog for all the reaction to the World Cup final between Argentina and France, as Lionel Messi and Co sealed a stunning win last night.
Twice trailing - initially by two goals to nil and then with only minutes remaining in extra-time - France took the game to penalties before finally being undone by some Martinez brilliance.
Twice trailing - initially by two goals to nil and then with only minutes remaining in extra-time - France took the game to penalties before finally being undone by some Martinez brilliance.
Gokce was seen grabbing Argentina's captain Lionel Messi in an attempt to draw his attention, although he was repeatedly rebuffed by the PSG star .
The Paris Saint-Germain star led the South American side to global glory on Sunday night, scoring twice to help his side beat France 4-2 on penalties at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
World Cup-winning Argentina players including Lionel Messi have rewritten the lyrics to their now-famous 'Muchachos' antthem as they fly back from Qatar with the World Cup trophy.
The South American side beat France 4-2 on penalties at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday evening in a thrilling match and are currently on their way home, with hundreds of thousands waiting.
Benzema was sent home on the eve of the tournament after picking up an injury, but there was some speculation that he could return for the final after playing a friendly for Real Madrid.
Martinez was one of Argentina's heroes in the final, making a crucial save to deny Randal Kolo Muani in the final minute of extra time, and then keeping out Kingsley Coman's penalty.
Having raced into a two-goal lead before half time with goals from Messi and Angel Di Maria, Argentina were pegged back when Kylian Mbappe scored twice to take the game to extra time.
Armed police used tear gas on the streets of France tonight after disorder broke out following the World Cup defeat to Argentina.
Emmanuel Macron has been mocked incessantly after he was unable to take a hint and leave French football players alone following their loss to Argentina.
Follow Sportsmail's blog for all the reaction to the World Cup final between Argentina and France, as Lionel Messi and Co sealed a stunning win last night.
The Lusail Stadium was dotted with empty seats on Sunday as Argentina and France played out one of the most thrilling World Cup finals in history.
French President Emmanuel Macron was seen awkwardly attempting to console Kylian Mbappe following Argentina's 4-2 penalty shootout triumph in the World Cup final.
The South American side went ahead once again through Messi, but Mbappe netted a penalty to take the game to penalties. Argentina came out on top in the shootout, handing Messi the trophy.
The World Cup was the one trophy deserting Messi's collection and it appears the PSG forward could not be happier to add it to his collection.
French President Emmanuel Macron was seen awkwardly attempting to console Kylian Mbappe following Argentina's 4-2 penalty shootout triumph in the World Cup final.
Argentina and France served up one of the greatest World Cup finals ever and now all eyes are on Buenos Aires as the party runs deep into the early morning. Follow all the updates right here.
At the end of it all, the Emir of Qatar dressed Messi in a flimsy black robe, which seemed to be the ultimate emblem of how a host nation have claimed him as one of their own.
