Chiqui Tapia turned up at Buenos Aires celebrations after Argentina’s loss. Fans crowded the avenues in honor of the World Cup run. He stood among them without a word. The mood stayed solemn but comforting. People raised flags and chanted songs anyway. The city remained quiet, still resilient. Supporters held their colors, unfazed despite the result. Some murmured the team's past glories. The air was thick with reflective silence. A few children moved to the distant chants. Later, volunteers offered water bottles to the crowd. The night ended with soft music echoing through the avenues.