The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has established July 15 as National Football Teams Day, in tribute to the 2-1 win over England in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, the same match after which several players displayed a banner asserting a sovereignty claim over the Falklands that prompted a FIFA disciplinary case.
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Montevideo, August 12th 2026 - 07:17 UTC
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has established July 15 as National Football Teams Day, in tribute to the 2-1 win over England in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, the same match after which several players displayed a banner asserting a sovereignty claim over the Falklands that prompted a FIFA disciplinary case.
The Argentine Football Association announced that July 15 will be "National Football Teams Day".
The AFA announced the decision in an official statement, explaining why July 15 will now be observed as ‘National Football Teams…
The AFA chose the date as a ‘tribute to the historic Albiceleste win against England at the 2026 World Cup semifinal’
Argentina has officially declared July 15 as 'National Football Teams Day', commemorating the national side's dramatic victory…
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National Football Teams Day established for July 15th by country’s football association
