BBC·3 min read·medium
World Cup 2026: Fifa 'assessing reports' after Argentina players hold Falklands banner
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Adam Millington
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FIFA is investigating Argentina's national football team after players displayed a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands following their World Cup semi-final victory over England. The incident has sparked diplomatic tension, with the UK government condemning the act while Argentina's president defended it as a diplomatic goal.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Argentina have previously been fined for holding a banner with the same message
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