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

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…

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.

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…

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

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

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…

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.

Following their 2-1 World Cup win over England, Argentina players held up a banner about the disputed UK territory, known as the Falkland Islands. #EuropeNews

The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArgentina players held a banner saying “Las…

The sporting rivalry between the two countries is heightened by political tensions over the South Atlantic archipelago.

Following their 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England, Argentine players held up a banner claiming the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina. FIFA is looking into the…

Following their 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England, Argentine players held up a banner claiming the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina. Political messages are banned…

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The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's football team after their players displayed a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands during…

Argentina players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands.

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U.K. calls for FIFA investigation after Argentina players display a political banner regarding the Falkland Islands at World Cup.