Argentina could face FIFA action over Falklands banner after beating England

Thursday, July 16th 2026 - 10:29 UTC

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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 Falklands. The defending champions came from behind in Atlanta to win 2-1 and reach Sunday's final against Spain. Read full article

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Steve Potts
Knowing how to kick a ball on a playing field is no guarantee of intelligence. Between 1820 and 1840, Argentina, Great Britain, and Spain laid claim to the Falkland Islands; for its part, the United States maintained that they were not the territory of any country and were part of the high seas, making it impossible to determine to whom they belonged. Argentina (the United Provinces) never achieved an “undisputed settlement over a period of years”—a legal requirement under the Law of Nations (as defined by the Swiss jurist Vattel) for establishing sovereignty—and thus the Falklands have never belonged to Argentina.
Jul 16th, 2026 - 10:56 am - Link - Report abuse +3
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MarkWhelan
FIFA set the rules about political comment and banners at the match.
USA provided the security of the grounds.
Milei supports Trump.
Argentinean supporters, and players are able to set up a post match protest.
USA has once again shown their support for the Argentinean right wing.
TRUMP WINS AGAIN.
Jul 16th, 2026 - 12:11 pm - Link - Report abuse -2
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