\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t With broken hearts but an intact will to support their national team, thousands of Argentine fans gathered around the Obelisco in Buenos Aires City on Sunday to celebrate the achievements of the squad led by Lionel Messi as captain and coach Lionel Scaloni.<\/p>\n
Following the 1-0 defeat against Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, fans braved through the cold and humid weather to show their love one last time this tournament, singing chants and celebrating despite the result.<\/p>\n
EL RESPALDO DE LOS HINCHAS A LA SCALONETA EN EL OBELISCO DESDE EL DRON DE \u00c1MBITO<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf7 A pesar de la derrota, miles de hinchas se reunieron en el Obelisco para acompa\u00f1ar a la Selecci\u00f3n y reconocer el camino del equipo de Lionel Scaloni y Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n
El dron de \u00c1mbito registr\u00f3\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/orp2dk8aZg<\/p>\n
\u2014 \u00c1mbito Financiero (@Ambitocom) July 20, 2026 This was Argentina\u2019s seventh World Cup final, and the fourth time they finished the tournament second. The last time had been in 2014, when they lost to Germany. In 2022, the national team won the World Cup played in Qatar.<\/p>\n
Drone photos and videos taken on Sunday night show a packed 9 de Julio Avenue, the city\u2019s main road. Fans carried Argentine flags, banners, hats and other Argentina-themed paraphernalia.<\/p>\n
MILES DE HINCHAS DE JUNTAN EN EL OBELISCO PARA AGRADECERLE A LA SCALONETA<\/p>\n
Los hinchas agradecen el esfuerzo del equipo que alcanz\u00f3 la final del Mundial por segunda edici\u00f3n consecutiva | \ud83d\udcf9 Gabriela Cabrera | \ud83d\udcf7 Mariano Fuchila pic.twitter.com\/NLlkhExImf<\/p>\n
\u2014 \u00c1mbito Financiero (@Ambitocom) July 20, 2026 The Buenos Aires City government also projected images of the players onto the Obelisco to thank the Scaloneta, the nickname of the team led by Scaloni. \u201cOne team, an entire country. Thank you, Scaloneta,\u201d the images said.<\/p>\n
An Argentine flag left by fans at a bus stop also read: \u201cThank you, you made the Argentine people happy. Love is paid for with love.\u201d<\/p>\n
A few hours into the evening, the gathering came to a halt when Buenos Aires City police forces began pushing fans out of the streets using water trucks and rubber bullets. Long rows of armed officers were seen sweeping the streets with shields.<\/p>\n
At least 15 people were arrested during the celebration, which \u2014 despite a few people throwing glass bottles \u2014 was peaceful.<\/p>\n
You may also be interested in: The day after: a somber return without Messi, no celebration and a frustrated holiday<\/p>\n
The reactions The Argentine Football Association (AFA) posted a photo of the celebrations at the Obelisco with a message thanking the fans on behalf of the team on Sunday night.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn each stadium, in each city and from every corner of the country, your support was a permanent force that pushed the team to reach the final once again,\u201d they said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe love they received throughout the entire journey, the banners, the messages, the gatherings, the hugs and the unconditional support showed, once again, that the national team is part of the national heritage of all Argentines,\u201d AFA added.<\/p>\n
The only player to make a public statement in an Instagram post following the game was midfielder Nicol\u00e1s Paz, the youngest in the team at 21, who was born in Spain to former Argentine player Pablo Paz. The rest of the players did not speak with the press nor make social media posts.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday more than ever, I am proud to represent this country, this national team, and be a part of an amazing group of people who die for these colors and leave their hearts and souls at all times,\u201d Paz wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of the team after the match ended.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI can only say thank you. I promise to give my all to bring this cup back to Argentina.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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