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The man immediately lost consciousness and succumbed to a severe skull injury while being transported by ambulance. Following a review of security camera footage, police apprehended a 20-year-old suspect, DPA reported.
A video later surfaced on social media showing the man shortly before his death. Wrapped in an Argentinian flag, he spoke about his impressions of watching the match on television. “We never stopped believing,” he said in the video.
In Buenos Aires, police detained 19 individuals around the city's iconic Obelisco, where celebrations escalated into unrest. In the northwestern city of San Miguel de Tucuman, local media reported clashes between fans and police. Security forces used rubber bullets to clear the city center. According to reports, five people were detained, and two police officers sustained injuries.
More on the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
- Full Schedule
- Complete Results
- Standings
- News from the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- World Cup TV Schedule
- Team Jerseys
- Stadiums
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