Chaos erupts in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat

No Comment Video. Chaos erupts in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 20/07/2026 - 9:59 GMT+2 Riot police use water cannon in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, as protests break out in the capital. Riot police used water cannon and moved through the streets of Buenos Aires on Sunday after protests broke out following Argentina's World Cup defeat to Spain. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The video shows officers walking alongside an armoured vehicle, confronting people gathered in the street and spraying water at protesters. Argentina had been hoping to retain the World Cup title and become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back tournaments. However, Lionel Messi's side lost 1-0 to Spain after a tense final that went into extra time. The scenes in the capital came as some supporters reacted angrily to the result. Police officers on foot and motorcycles monitored the situation and attempted to disperse crowds. Football Sport Argentina World Cup 2026 Top stories Now playing Next Chaos erupts in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat Now playing Next High divers take the plunge at Moscow's Two Rivers festival Now playing Next Spain fans celebrate World Cup victory Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 20th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Trump and Infantino hand World Cup trophy to Spain Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 20th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next US hits Iran for ninth night as Khamenei calls ceasefire 'worthless' Now playing Next Trump and Sánchez meet at World Cup final after two years of tension Now playing Next Watch: Spain fans erupt in celebration after World Cup final victory Now playing Next US hits Iran for ninth night as Khamenei calls ceasefire 'worthless' Now playing Next Spain records 70,000 hectares burned this year amid wildfires Now playing Next Spain prepares to welcome its World Cup heroes with victory parade Now playing Next Watch: Andy Burnham takes over from Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister Now playing Next After the whistle: AI videos, false quotes and the World Cup's biggest viral fakes Now playing Next New UK PM to keep 'moving towards closer EU ties', analyst says Now playing Next Terrorism is a 'persistent' threat, says Europol ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Watch: Spain fans erupt in celebration after World Cup final victory No Comment EU foreign policy chief Kallas visits EU naval mission in the Red Sea No Comment China rescuers race to find trapped people after landslide No Comment India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions Europe in Motion Cultural jobs on the rise as EU signs first-ever culture declaration Europe Today Europe Today: Spain crowned World Cup champions as US strikes in Iran continue Water The Great Bubble Barrier: How air bubbles are stopping river plastic before it reaches the sea Sport Spain prepares to welcome World Cup heroes with 1 million expected on streets of Madrid World News Trump and Sánchez meet at World Cup final after nearly two years of diplomatic tensions Europe News German Chancellor Merz hints at possible cabinet reshuffle after top CDU figure resigns Europe News Major wildfires continue as Spain's burned area reaches 70,000 hectares this year Europe News At least six killed as Russia launches overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine ADVERTISEMENT World News Hungarian president Tamás Sulyok signs constitutional amendment ending his own mandate Jordan US launches new wave of strikes on Iran as Israel vows 'powerful' response to Tehran Culture news Mount Olympus seeks place on UNESCO World Heritage List Europe News CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid growing scrutiny over surrogate baby Europe News Ukrainian forces strike 'major' logistics hubs in central Russia Sport 'That's crazy': Messi reflects on iconic photo with baby Lamine Yamal Iran US forces strike Iran for seventh consecutive night Europe Today Why the EU’s so-called Chat Control law has privacy experts up in arms ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT