Argentina’s national team displayed a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (The Malvinas are Argentine) following their World Cup semi-final victory over England in Atlanta. The match saw Argentina overturn a 1-0 deficit with five minutes remaining, scoring twice in quick succession to advance.
The banner’s display references the 1982 Falklands War, a military conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the territory. The incident has prompted official responses from both countries’ governments, with the UK’s business secretary calling for FIFA to investigate the matter. Downing Street has publicly backed these calls for an investigation.
The White House has defended Argentina’s team over the banner display, according to BBC reporting. The incident has reignited diplomatic tensions surrounding the longstanding dispute over the islands.
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