Rome, 20 July (LaPresse) – Argentina’s defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final sparked clashes between fans and riot police near the Obelisk in Buenos Aires. At least 12 people were arrested last Sunday by the police during the disturbances that broke out following the dispersal of supporters who had gathered in the city centre to show their support for the national team after their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. The police’s attempt to disperse the fans sparked clashes, with bottles and other objects thrown at the security forces, who responded with rubber bullets and tear gas. What had seemed set to be an evening of celebration in support of the national team thus turned into a full-blown battle. The gathering of the national team’s supporters began at 6 pm local time, but reached its peak around 8 pm, as night fell and the rain began. Amidst chants, farewells and tears over the match result, the police were forced to intervene after a group of people began throwing bottles and stones at security officers, according to reports in La Nacion.
2026 World Cup: Clashes between fans and police in Buenos Aires, at least 12 arrests
Rome, 20 July (LaPresse) – Argentina’s defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final sparked clashes between fans and riot police near the Obelisk in Buenos Aires. At least 12 people were arrested last Sunday by the police during the disturbances that broke out following the dispersal of supporters who had gathered in the city centre to show their support for the national team after their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. The police’s attempt to disperse the fans sparked clashes, with bottles and other objects thrown at the security forces, who responded with rubber bullets and tear gas. What had seemed set to be an evening of celebration in support of the national team thus turned into a full-blown battle. The gathering of the national team’s supporters began at 6 pm local time, but reached its peak around 8 pm, as night fell and the rain began. Amidst chants, farewells and tears over the match result, the police were forced to intervene after a group of people began throwing bottles and stones at security officers, according to reports in La Nacion.
