Argentina's victory over England in the World Cup semifinal was not confined to the sporting arena on social media. According to an analysis by the Argentine consultancy Ad Hoc, digital conversation about the Falklands surpassed two million mentions over five days around the match, in an episode that revived the sovereignty claim following the banner displayed by the Argentine players.

FIFA, in coordination with US security authorities, has banned imagery referring to the Falklands from the stadium where Argentina and England play the 2026 World Cup semifinal on…

Argentina and England's FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final renews a fierce rivalry on the field, while decades-long territorial disputes over the Falkland Islands gain fresh fervor…