A gathering of Argentina supporters at Buenos Aires' Obelisk after their team’s 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Spain turned violent on Sunday (July 19) when groups of people started throwing stones and bottles at police.

The clashes forced closures on the main thoroughfares in the area. Authorities have not confirmed any injuries or arrests.

Argentina President Javier Milei announced on social media that his government would declare a national holiday to honour the team's runners-up finish, with the date to be set once players and coaching staff decide when to hold celebrations.

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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (JULY 19, 2026) (REUTERS - Access all) (NIGHT SHOTS)

1. CLASHES BETWEEN POLICE AND PROTESTERS / OBELISK

2. VARIOUS OF POLICE OFFICERS BEING STONED BY PROTESTERS

3. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE RUNNING FROM POLICE GUNFIRE

4. VARIOUS OF PROTESTERS CLASHING WITH POLICE

5. PEOPLE LEAVING AREA

6. PEOPLE RUNNING AWAY

7. TRUCK FLEEING FROM DANGER ZONE

8. VARIOUS OF WATER TRUCK IN ACTION AGAINST PROTESTERS

9. RIOT POLICE ARRIVING

10. PROTESTERS THROWING STONES

11. POLICE ON FOOT AND ON MOTORCYCLES ARRIVING AT SCENE

12. WATER TRUCK IN ACTION AGAINST PROTESTERS / OBELISK

13. VARIOUS OF POLICE ON FOOT AND ON MOTORCYCLES ARRIVING AT SCENE

14. POLICE PRESENCE ON ROADS