Why FIFA may sanction Argentina after World Cup win over England
Author: AyobamiPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Argentina
Sports

Argentine players displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands as Argentine after their World Cup semi-final win over England. FIFA may sanction the team for this political message, as it did in 2014 with a £20,000 fine. Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel also fueled the controversy on social media. Coach Lionel Scaloni had earlier urged not to mix football and politics.
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