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 beat England at the World Cup last month (Getty)Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final in Atlanta last month, a match deeply overshadowed by political tensions regarding the Falkland Islands. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has declared 15 July, the date of their victory, as “National Football Teams Day” to be celebrated annually. England initially led through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina secured a late comeback with goals from Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez in stoppage time. Following the match, Argentine players unfurled a banner stating “Los Malvinas son Argentinas” (”The Falklands are Argentine”), an act currently under investigation by Fifa, highlighting the ongoing sovereignty dispute. The rivalry is rooted in the 1982 Falklands War and historical football encounters, such as Diego Maradona's “Hand of God” goal in 1986, with fans from both nations jeering the opposing national anthems. In fullArgentina FA commemorate World Cup win over England with national holidayMore 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
Argentina gets national holiday to mark World Cup win over England
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 beat England at the World Cup last month (Getty)Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final in Atlanta last month, a match deeply overshadowed by political tensions regarding the Falkland Islands. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has declared 15 July, the date of their victory, as “National Football Teams Day” to be celebrated annually. England initially led through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina secured a late comeback with goals from Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez in stoppage time. Following the match, Argentine players unfurled a banner stating “Los Malvinas son Argentinas” (”The Falklands are Argentine”), an act currently under investigation by Fifa, highlighting the ongoing sovereignty dispute. The rivalry is rooted in the 1982 Falklands War and historical football encounters, such as Diego Maradona's “Hand of God” goal in 1986, with fans from both nations jeering the opposing national anthems. In fullArgentina FA commemorate World Cup win over England with national holidayMore 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
