‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner
Argentina's national football team celebrated their World Cup semi-final victory over England by displaying a banner referencing the Falkland Islands, known as the Malvinas in Argentina. The gesture highlights ongoing historical tensions regarding the territory, which was the site of a 1982 conflict between the two nations.
Argentina players hold a banner reading ‘ Las Malvinas son Argentinas ’ after winning the World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta./Getty Images Argentina players hold a banner reading ‘ Las Malvinas son Argentinas ’ after winning the World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta./Getty Images World Cup 2026 ‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner Banner refers to Falkland Islands conflict in 1982
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