Argentinian players held up a Falklands sign on the pitch after knocking England out of the World Cup on Wednesday (15 July). During full-time celebrations, the players took the provocative banner from their supporters, which read: “The Malvinas are Argentine.” Tensions linger between the two nations over the Falkland Islands, known as ‘Las Malvinas’ in Argentina, which resulted in a conflict in 1982. The islands are administered by the UK but are still claimed by Argentina. Prior to the match, a meeting involving the FBI, Fifa, and local police addressed the deep-seated historical animosity between the nations and potential fan escalation. Fifa prohibits political, religious, or personal slogans on the field.

Argentina invaded the islands in 1982 but surrendered to the British later that year.

ATLANTA, July 15 : Argentina players held up a political banner declaring "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" ("The Falklands are Argentine") after their 2-1 World Cup semi-final…

If the banner is deemed to be political in nature, it would contravene both FIFA and IFAB rules.

The Argentina players celebrated their World Cup win over England with a banner saying ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’, making reference to the 1982 Falklands War

The banner held by some of Argentina’s players read ‘The Malvinas are Argentine’ in Spanish

Argentina's players held up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" (The Falklands are Argentine) after they beat England 2-1 in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

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Argentinian players held up a Falklands sign on the pitch after knocking England out of the World Cup on Wednesday (15 July). During full-time celebrations, the players took the…

Argentina players held up a political banner declaring “Las Malvinas Son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentine”) after their 2-1 World Cup semi-final win.

The banner, held up by Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso, goes against FIFA’s Stadium Code of Conduct.

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has voiced its dismay at the banner with which Argentine players celebrated their World Cup semifinal win over England, and called on FIFA to…

The banner referred to the disputed territory at the centre of the 1982 war between Argentina and the United Kingdom.

Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after several of its players celebrated their World Cup semifinal win over England with a banner supporting Argentina's claim to…

After beating England, the Argentinian team unfurled a banner that read “Malvinas are Argentinian,” a reference to the British-administered Falkland Islands.

After beating England, the Argentinian team unfurled a banner that read “Malvinas are Argentinian,” a reference to the British-administered Falkland Islands.

Argentinian stars hold up a 'The Falklands are Argentine' banner after defeating England at the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after its players celebrated their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final win over England by displaying a banner supporting the…

Argentina risked the prospect of disciplinary action after players held up a political banner declaring 'Las Malvinas Son Argentinas' ('The Falklands are Argentinian') after their…

Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after its players displayed a political message about the disputed Falkland Islands following their World Cup

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