Chiqui Tapia showed up at Buenos Aires celebrations after Argentina’s loss. Fans crowded the avenues to mark the World Cup run. He stood among them speechless. The mood stayed solemn but comforting. People brandished flags and chanted songs anyway. The city remained quiet, still resilient. Supporters carried their colors, unfazed despite the result. Some murmured the team's past glories. The air was thick with memory. A few children danced to the distant chants. Later, volunteers distributed water bottles to the crowd. The night ended with low music echoing through the avenues.