Civil unrest has spread across the Brazilian border to Buenos Aires after Argentina's extra-time 1-0 loss to Germany.
Riot police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at rioters who vandalised shop fronts and hurled rocks in the Argentinian capital around the city's iconic Obelisk.
The rally had started peacefully, to celebrate the team's progression to the World Cup final and laud their gutsy performance that had kept Germany at bay for 133 minutes.
Many families had brought children to the event, but were seen fleeing from masked youths on motorbikes who swigged from bottles as chaos broke out. At least 60 people were arrested, and 20 police officers were injured in the fighting.
Several tossed firecrackers at police, screaming the name of their team. But there is a hint in the air that the anger in Argentina, like Brazil, could translate into anti-government feeling. The country has one of the world's highest inflation rates and President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is currently engulfed in a corruption scandal.
Trouble in Buenos Aires
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Soccer fans try to escape from a tear gas cloud and a police water cannon, used to restrain a group of youths who hurled rocks and vandalized stores (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Under cover police officers detain a man who is flashing a "V" sign, after riot police fired tear gas and used water cannons to restrain a group of youths who hurled rocks and vandalized store fronts (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Police officers detain Argentine soccer fans caught after violence erupted near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Police officer wearing riot gear work on controlling Argentine soccer fans that became violent near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Police officers detain Argentine soccer fans caught after violence erupted near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Police officer wearing riot gear work on controling Argentine soccer fans that became violent near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires after their team lost to Germany (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Police officers detain several men after riot police fired tear gas and used water cannons to restrain a group of youths who hurled rocks and vandalized store fronts at a rally after Argentina's performance (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Police officers detain a man after riot police fired tear gas and used water cannons to restrain a group of youths who hurled rocks and vandalized store fronts at a rally to celebrate Argentinaâ's gutsy performance in a 1-0 loss to Germany (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Police officers detain several men after riot police fired tear gas and used water cannons to restrain a group of youths who hurled rocks and vandalized store fronts (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Motorcycle riding police officers work on controlling Argentine soccer fans that became violent near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Argentine soccer fans throw rocks and other debris at police officers after violence broke out near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Police officers detain Argentine soccer fans caught after violence erupted near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Police officers detain Argentine soccer fans caught after violence erupted near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Police officers detain Argentine soccer fans caught after violence erupted near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires after their team lost to Germany 1-0 (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Police officers detain Argentine soccer fans caught after violence erupted near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires after their team lost to Germany 1-0 during the World Cup final (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Police officers detain Argentine soccer fans caught after violence erupted near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires after their team lost to Germany 1-0 during the World Cup final (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Police officers detain Argentine soccer fans caught after violence erupted near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires after their team lost to Germany 1-0 during the World Cup final (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Police officers detain Argentine soccer fans caught after violence erupted near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires after their team lost to Germany 1-0 during the World Cup final (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Police officers detain Argentine soccer fans caught after violence erupted near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires after their team lost to Germany 1-0 (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Police officers detain Argentine soccer fans caught after violence erupted near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires after their team lost to Germany 1-0 (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Police officers detain Argentine soccer fans caught after violence erupted near the Obelisco de Buenos Aires after their team lost to Germany 1-0 during the World Cup final (credit:Joe Raedle via Getty Images)
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Fans of Argentina clash with riot police after FIFA World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina, at 9 de Julio Avenue (credit:LatinContent/STR via Getty Images)
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Meanwhile in Germany, wild celebrations remained friendly and peaceful. Supporters danced and sang until the early hours on Berlin's "fan mile" in front of the Brandenburg Gate. All night there were the sounds of blaring car horns and fireworks.
In Rio, chancellor Angela Merkel and president Joachim Gauck joined the national team for celebrations in the dressing room.
After collecting the famous trophy, the Germans continued the party with singing and dancing in the dressing room.
They were even joined by chancellor Angela Merkel and president Joachim Gauck for the celebrations.
German Fans Celebrate World Cup Win 2014
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Fans of Germany celebrate the victory of Germany at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final between Germany and Argentina at the Fanmeile public viewing at Brandenburg Gate on July 13, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Target Presse Agentur GmbH via Getty Images)
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MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 13: Fans of Germany celebrate after their team winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at the Leopoldstrasse public viewing on July 13, 2014 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Johannes Simon via Getty Images)
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MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 13: Germany fans watch the Germany versus Argentina FIFA World Cup final match at the Leopoldstrasse public viewing on July 13, 2014 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Johannes Simon via Getty Images)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Fans of Germany watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final between Germany and Argentina at the Fanmeile public viewing at Brandenburg Gate on July 13, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Target Presse Agentur GmbH via Getty Images)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Fans of Germany celebrate Germanys World Championship close to the fanmeile after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final between Germany and Argentina on July 13, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Target Presse Agentur GmbH via Getty Images)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Fans of Germany watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final between Germany and Argentina at the Fanmeile public viewing at Brandenburg Gate on July 13, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Target Presse Agentur GmbH via Getty Images)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Fans of Germany celebrate Germanys World Championship at the Kurfuerstendamm after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final between Germany and Argentina on July 13, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Target Presse Agentur GmbH via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: German fans at Hophaus celebrate the winning goal while watching the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final match between Germany and Argentina on July 14, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Dodge via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: German fans at Hophaus celebrate the winning goal while watching the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final match between Germany and Argentina on July 14, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Dodge via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: German fans at Hophaus celebrate the winning goal while watching the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final match between Germany and Argentina on July 14, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Dodge via Getty Images)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Fans of Germany watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final between Germany and Argentina at the Fanmeile public viewing at Brandenburg Gate on July 13, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Target Presse Agentur GmbH via Getty Images)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Fans of Germany watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final between Germany and Argentina at the Fanmeile public viewing at Brandenburg Gate on July 13, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Target Presse Agentur GmbH via Getty Images)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Fans of Germany watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final between Germany and Argentina at the Fanmeile public viewing at Brandenburg Gate on July 13, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Target Presse Agentur GmbH via Getty Images)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Fans of Germany cheer after Mario Goetze scored for Germany during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final between Germany and Argentina at the Fanmeile public viewing at Brandenburg Gate on July 13, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Target Presse Agentur GmbH via Getty Images)
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Chinese football supporters celebrate after Germany beat Argentina in the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil during a public viewing event at the German Center in Shanghai on July 14, 2014. Mario Goetze scored a superb extra-time winner as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to become the first European team to win a World Cup held in South America on July 14. AFP PHOTO / JOHANNES EISELE (Photo credit should read JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JOHANNES EISELE via Getty Images)
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Chinese football supporters react during the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil between Germany and Argentina at a public viewing event at the German Center in Shanghai on July 14, 2014. Mario Goetze scored a superb extra-time winner as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to become the first European team to win a World Cup held in South America on July 14. AFP PHOTO / JOHANNES EISELE (Photo credit should read JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JOHANNES EISELE via Getty Images)
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Soccer fans of the Germany national soccer team celebrate their team's victory during a live broadcast of the soccer World Cup match between Germany and Argentina, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Mario Goetze volleyed in the winning goal in extra time to give Germany its fourth World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A fan of Germany's national soccer team cries as she watches a live broadcast of the World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at the Goethe Institute in Tokyo, Monday, July 14, 2014. Germany won 1-0 over Argentina. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German soccer fans celebrate after the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina in downtown Frankfurt, Germany, early Monday, July 14, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win its fourth World Cup title. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German soccer fans celebrate after the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina in downtown Frankfurt, Germany, early Monday, July 14, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win its fourth World Cup title. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German soccer fans celebrate after the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina in downtown Frankfurt, Germany, early Monday, July 14, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win its fourth World Cup title. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A Lebanese fan supporting Germany's national soccer team performs fire breathing as he celebrates with others after Germany won the World Cup final match against Argentina, in Beirut, Lebanon, early Monday, July 14, 2014. Germany won the final 1-0. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Soccer fans celebrate after Germany won the final World Cup match against Argentina being played in Brazil at a shopping mall in Hong Kong, Monday, July 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German soccer fans react after the deciding goal for Germany in the final of the Brazil World Cup 2014 between Germany and Argentina played in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at a public viewing area called 'Fan Mile' in Berlin, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany won by 1-0. (AP Photo/Steffi Loos) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German fans celebrate their team after Germany won against Argentina by 1-0 at the soccer World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at a public viewing area called 'Fan Mile' in Berlin, Sunday, July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/dpa, Britta Pedersen) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German soccer fans celebrate their team's World Cup victory against Argentina in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the German Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, early Monday, July 14, 2014. Germany won the final by 1-0.(AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German soccer fans celebrate in the central London pub Zeitgeist, after Germany defeated Argentina in the Fifa World Cup 2014 final in Brazil. (credit:Max Nash/PA Wire)
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German soccer fans celebrate after the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina in downtown Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German soccer fans celebrate their team after Germany won against Argentina by 1-0 at the World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in Berlin, Sunday, July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/dpa,Bernd von Jutrczenka) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Fans of Germany's national soccer team celebrate as they watch a live broadcast of the World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at the Goethe Institute in Tokyo, Monday, July 14, 2014. Germany won 1-0 over Argentina. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Fans of Germany's national soccer team celebrate as they watch a live broadcast of the World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at the Goethe Institute in Tokyo, Monday, July 14, 2014. Germany won 1-0 over Argentina. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German fans celebrate their team after Germany won against Argentina by 1-0 at the soccer World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at a public viewing area called 'Fan Mile' in Berlin, Sunday, July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German fans react as they watch a live broadcast of the final match between Germany and Argentina at the soccer World Cup 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at a public viewing area called 'Fan Mile' in Berlin, Sunday, July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German soccer fans react after Germany won the final match of the Brazil World Cup 2014 between Germany and Argentina played in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at a public viewing area called 'Fan Mile' in Berlin, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany won by 1-0. (AP Photo/Steffi Loos) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German fans celebrate their team after Germany won against Argentina by 1-0 at the soccer World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at a public viewing area called 'Fan Mile' in Berlin, Sunday, July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German fans react after their team scored during a live broadcast of the final match between Germany and Argentina at the soccer World Cup 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at a public viewing area called 'Fan Mile' in Berlin, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany won by 1-0. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German soccer fans react after the final of the Brazil World Cup 2014 between Germany and Argentna played in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at a public viewing area called 'Fan Mile' in Berlin, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany won by 1-0. (AP Photo/Steffi Loos) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A German fan waves the German flag while riding past the Der Biergarten restaurant after Germany defeated Argentina in the 2014 World Cup soccer final, Sunday, July 13, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German fans celebrate their team after Germany won against Argentina by 1-0 at the soccer World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/dpa,Arne Dedert) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German soccer fans r celebrate as they watch a live broadcast of the final match between Germany and Argentina at the soccer World Cup 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at a public viewing area called 'Fan Mile' in Berlin, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany won the final by 1-0. (AP Photo/dpa, Britta Pedersen) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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German soccer fans r celebrate as they watch a live broadcast of the final match between Germany and Argentina at the soccer World Cup 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at a public viewing area called 'Fan Mile' in Berlin, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany won the final by 1-0. (AP Photo/dpa, Britta Pedersen) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A German fan celebrates with the national flag in a car near the Zoo train station in Berlin, on early July 14, 2014, after Germany won the FIFA World Cup 2014 final football match against Argentina played in Brazil. More than 200,000 Germany fans thronged in central Berlin for the World Cup final, turning an avenue behind the Brandenburg Gate into a sea of black, red and gold flags. Germany won 1-0. AFP PHOTO / CLEMENS BILAN (Photo credit should read CLEMENS BILAN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:CLEMENS BILAN via Getty Images)
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Men hold Germany's national flag as they celebrate in a car on Berlin's Kufurstendamm on July 13, 2014 after Germany won the FIFA World Cup 2014 final football match Germany vs Argentina played in Brazil. AFP PHOTO / CLEMENS BILAN (Photo credit should read CLEMENS BILAN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:CLEMENS BILAN via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: German fans at Hophaus celebrate the winning goal while watching the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final match between Germany and Argentina on July 14, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Dodge via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: German fans at Hophaus celebrate the win as the cup gets lifted while watching the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final match between Germany and Argentina on July 14, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Dodge via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: German fans at Hophaus celebrate the winning goal while watching the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final match between Germany and Argentina on July 14, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Dodge via Getty Images)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 13: Fans of Germany celebrate at Kurfuerstendamm after their team winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina on July 13, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Kern/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Matthias Kern via Getty Images)