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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArgentina's players celebrated with a banner referencing the Falkand Islands (Getty)Argentina's men's football team displayed a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' after their World Cup semi-final victory against England, potentially violating FIFA rules on political statements. The White House defended Argentina's action, with Andrew Giuliani of the White House Fifa task force citing First Amendment rights in the United States. Downing Street has supported calls for FIFA to investigate the incident, reiterating that the Falkland Islands are British territory and the UK's commitment to them will not waver. The Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory, have been subject to a sovereignty dispute with Argentina, with islanders voting overwhelmingly in 2013 to remain British. FIFA's disciplinary committee is currently assessing match reports to determine if action will be taken, noting Argentina was previously fined for a similar banner in 2024. In fullWhite House defends Argentina’s controversial Falklands banner at World CupMore 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
White House defends Argentina’s World Cup 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArgentina's players celebrated with a banner referencing the Falkand Islands (Getty)Argentina's men's football team displayed a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' after their World Cup semi-final victory against England, potentially violating FIFA rules on political statements. The White House defended Argentina's action, with Andrew Giuliani of the White House Fifa task force citing First Amendment rights in the United States. Downing Street has supported calls for FIFA to investigate the incident, reiterating that the Falkland Islands are British territory and the UK's commitment to them will not waver. The Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory, have been subject to a sovereignty dispute with Argentina, with islanders voting overwhelmingly in 2013 to remain British. FIFA's disciplinary committee is currently assessing match reports to determine if action will be taken, noting Argentina was previously fined for a similar banner in 2024. In fullWhite House defends Argentina’s controversial Falklands banner at World CupMore 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
