Argentine Fans Flood Buenos Aires Streets After Dramatic World Cup Comeback

Video filmed by X user Remi Lehmann shows large crowds of Argentine football fans taking over the busy intersection of Corrientes and Scalabrini in Buenos Aires during jubilant celebrations.

Supporters wave Argentine flags, chant, and cheer while standing in the middle of the street. Cars, taxis, and a city bus slowly make their way through the dense crowd.

Many fans are wearing Argentina national team jerseys. The celebrations also spread to rooftops and balconies overlooking the scene, while police remain present in the area.

The celebrations followed Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

After trailing 2-0, Argentina completed a remarkable comeback through goals from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernández in stoppage time to secure a place in the quarterfinals.

The footage captures the joy and national pride that swept through Buenos Aires after one of the most thrilling matches of the tournament.