World Cup Celebrations in Buenos Aires Cut Short as Fans Clash With Riot Police

A riot police officer fires a shotgun as they clear remaining soccer fans who waited for hours for a homecoming parade for the players who won the World Cup at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 20, 2022. Victor Caivano/AP Photo

A parade in Buenos Aires that was organized to celebrate the Argentina national soccer team’s FIFA World Cup victory in Qatar ended in chaos after fans clashed with police.

On Tuesday, President Alberto Fernández declared a national holiday to give the country a chance to celebrate the nation’s first World Cup trophy since 1986, which resulted in millions of people pouring into the streets of the capital city.