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Friday, July 17th 2026 - 10:05 UTC
A spokesperson for the body said that, as part of standard procedure, its independent disciplinary committee “is currently assessing the match reports and considering the relevant circumstances”
FIFA said it is assessing possible disciplinary measures against Argentina after several players celebrated their World Cup semifinal win over England with a banner supporting Argentina's claim to the Falklands. The defending champions came from behind in Atlanta to win 2-1 and reach Sunday's final against Spain.
A spokesperson for the body said that, as part of standard procedure, its independent disciplinary committee “is currently assessing the match reports and considering the relevant circumstances” before deciding on any steps under its disciplinary code. The rule at issue prohibits the display of political messages or slogans by players before, during, or after a match. After the final whistle, Argentine players — among them Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, and Giovani Lo Celso — held up a banner, handed to them by fans from the stands, reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentine”).
