Argentina face fine for Falklands banner in semi-final win

BBC News Wednesday 15 July 2026, 22:49 UTC 1 min read

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Argentina face the prospect of a Fifa fine after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.

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