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Nineteen arrested in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup win over Egypt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:48 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Nineteen arrested in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup win over Egypt

Summary

Nineteen individuals were arrested in Buenos Aires following celebrations for Argentina's 3-2 victory against Egypt on July 7, 2026, which secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. The celebrations turned violent after some fans began throwing objects at police, leading to five officers being injured, two suffering fractures. Thousands of supporters gathered at the Obelisk, transforming the area into a party zone before conflicts erupted. Clashes also occurred in other cities, including San Miguel de Tucumán and Mar del Plata, prompting police to use rubber bullets to disperse crowds. Argentina is set to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals on July 11, 2026.

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Status Watch

•Argentina won 3-2 against Egypt to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
•Nineteen people were arrested amid violence during celebrations in Buenos Aires.
•Five police officers were injured, with two suffering from fractures.
•Celebrations saw thousands gathered, but some fans became violent.
•Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals on July 11.

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4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Nineteen arrested in Buenos Aires as fans celebrated Argentina win

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Nineteen people were arrested in Buenos Aires amid celebrations across Argentina after the national team claimed a dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Five cops were injured, two of them suffered fractures, according to the Clarin newspaper.
— Yahoo Sports

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