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World Cup 2026 – Argentina: Thousands Gather at Obelisk After Final Loss

Thousands of Argentina fans in Buenos Aires gathered around the Obelisco on Sunday, July 19, to thank Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni despite the team's 1-0 loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The gathering later turned tense when clashes broke out between some fans and police, who used a water cannon to disperse the crowd.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi is pictured following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina players appear dejected following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina players appear dejected following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina players are pictured following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina supporters are pictured following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina supporters are pictured following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (23) grabs Lionel Messi's hand following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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People who gathered at a public viewing site in Rosario, Argentina, to cheer for local football hero Lionel Messi appear shocked following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final in the United States on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) is pictured during the medal ceremony following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi is pictured following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and teammates are pictured following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) heads to the medal ceremony surrounded by Spain players following a 1-0 loss in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi sits on the pitch following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) heads to the medal ceremony following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) is pictured following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from R) and teammates are pictured after the medal ceremony following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) heads to the medal ceremony surrounded by Spain players following a 1-0 loss in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi sits on the pitch following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (far L) is pictured following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (far L) is pictured following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (far R) is pictured following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) is pictured following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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France head coach Didier Deschamps (C) speaks to his players following a 6-4 loss to England in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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France head coach Didier Deschamps hugs Kylian Mbappe (facing camera) following a 6-4 loss to England in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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France head coach Didier Deschamps (back, R) hugs Kylian Mbappe following a 6-4 loss to England in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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France's Kylian Mbappe (10) shakes hands with England's Declan Rice following his team's 6-4 loss in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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China: Driver Sends Car Plunging Backwards Into Fishpond

On July 10, 2026, in Jiangsu, China, a woman reversing her car near a pond apparently pressed the wrong pedal, sending the vehicle across a ditch and into the water. The car was later pulled out by an excavator, but the vehicle was declared a total loss.

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England players are pictured following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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England supporters appear dejected following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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England's Harry Kane (front) acknowledges the crowd following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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England players are pictured following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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England's Jude Bellingham (R) is pictured following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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England's Jude Bellingham crouches following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (1) appears dejected following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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England players appear dejected following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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England players appear dejected following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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England's Jude Bellingham is pictured following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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France's Kylian Mbappe (10) acknowledges the crowd following a 2-0 loss to Spain in a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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France's Kylian Mbappe (10) looks up following a 2-0 loss to Spain in a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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France's Desire Doue is pictured following a 2-0 loss to Spain in a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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France head coach Didier Deschamps waves to the crowd following a 2-0 loss to Spain in a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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France's Kylian Mbappe (10) acknowledges the crowd following a 2-0 loss to Spain in a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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Switzerland players acknowledge the crowd following a 3-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Switzerland players are pictured following a 3-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Switzerland players are pictured following a 3-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Norway supporters are pictured following a 2-1 loss to England in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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Norway players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-1 loss to England in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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Norway's Erling Haaland (C) and teammates acknowledge the crowd following a 2-1 loss to England in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.