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Falkland Islands
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Argentina Establishes National Football Teams Day Following Victory Against England
Argentina has declared July 15 a national holiday following their 2026 World Cup semi-final win over England, a match underscored by historical political tensions.
White House supports free speech rights for Argentine team over Falklands banner
The White House has upheld the Argentine football team's right to free speech after they displayed a controversial banner regarding the Falkland Islands, putting them at odds with the British government's call for a Fifa investigation.
UK Press Review: Spending Warnings for Burnham and Falklands Controversy
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces fiscal warnings from the IMF, while diplomatic tensions flare over an Argentine banner regarding the Falklands following the World Cup.
FIFA investigates Argentina over Falklands flag display following England match
FIFA is examining whether to penalize Argentina after players displayed a banner regarding the disputed Falkland Islands following their World Cup semi-final win against England.
Fifa reviewing Argentina’s Falklands banner display
Fifa is investigating Argentina after players displayed a banner regarding the Falkland Islands following their World Cup semi-final win against England.
UK official demands FIFA probe after Argentine team displays Falklands sign
A UK minister is pushing for a FIFA investigation after Argentina's football team displayed a banner claiming the Falklands during a World Cup match.
UK Government Reaffirms Sovereignty Over Falkland Islands Following Argentina Team Protest
The UK government has officially reiterated that the Falkland Islands are British territory after Argentine players displayed a political banner following their World Cup win over England.
FIFA Investigating Argentina Over Political Banner Display Following England Victory
FIFA may discipline Argentina after players displayed a political banner regarding the Falkland Islands following their World Cup semi-final victory against England.
FIFA Investigates Argentina Over Political Banner Following 2026 World Cup Victory Against England
Argentina faces potential FIFA penalties after players displayed a politically charged banner regarding the Falkland Islands following their 2-1 World Cup win over England.
Argentine Vice President labels England ‘usurping pirates’ before World Cup semi-final
Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel sparked tension ahead of the World Cup semi-final against England by labeling the English "usurping pirates" amidst historical disputes over the Falkland Islands.