Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGiovani Lo Celso #11 of Argentina holds a banner after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 (Getty Images)Fifa has confirmed that it will assess whether Argentina’s players violated tournament rules by displaying a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands.Downing Street called for a probe after several players waved a banner that read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” following their World Cup semi-final win over England. It translates to “The Falkland Islands are Argentinian”.Argentina was celebrating after coming from behind to beat England 2-1. The defending champions will now play Spain in Sunday’s final.“As is standard procedure, Fifa’s independent Disciplinary Committee is currently assessing the match reports and considering the relevant circumstances before deciding on potential further steps based on the Fifa Disciplinary Code,” a Fifa spokesperson said.Fifa fined the Argentine Football Association £20,000 in 2014 after Argentina’s players held up a banner with the same message. The governing body said the move, which followed a friendly win over Slovenia, had breached rules on political action and team misconduct. In fullFifa to investigate whether Argentina broke rules over Falklands bannerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Fifa confirms investigation into Argentina’s Falklands banner
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGiovani Lo Celso #11 of Argentina holds a banner after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 (Getty Images)Fifa has confirmed that it will assess whether Argentina’s players violated tournament rules by displaying a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands.Downing Street called for a probe after several players waved a banner that read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” following their World Cup semi-final win over England. It translates to “The Falkland Islands are Argentinian”.Argentina was celebrating after coming from behind to beat England 2-1. The defending champions will now play Spain in Sunday’s final.“As is standard procedure, Fifa’s independent Disciplinary Committee is currently assessing the match reports and considering the relevant circumstances before deciding on potential further steps based on the Fifa Disciplinary Code,” a Fifa spokesperson said.Fifa fined the Argentine Football Association £20,000 in 2014 after Argentina’s players held up a banner with the same message. The governing body said the move, which followed a friendly win over Slovenia, had breached rules on political action and team misconduct. In fullFifa to investigate whether Argentina broke rules over Falklands bannerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
