FIFA to probe Argentina’s Falklands banner display at World Cup semifinal

Author: Anushe EngineerPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Argentina
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FIFA to probe Argentina’s Falklands banner display at World Cup semifinal

FIFA has opened an investigation into Argentinian players displaying a political banner after their World Cup semifinal victory over England. The banner, held by Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso, read 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' (The Falklands are Argentinian). FIFA can penalize the players and the Argentine football federation for violating its disciplinary code that prohibits political messages. Fines range from about $5,000 to $20,000.

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