‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner
Argentina's national football team celebrated their World Cup semi-final victory over England by displaying a banner referencing the Falkland Islands, known as the Malvinas in Argentina. The gesture highlights ongoing historical tensions regarding the territory, which was the site of a 1982 conflict between the two nations.
Why it matters
The incident underscores how geopolitical disputes continue to intersect with international sports, potentially fueling diplomatic friction between the UK and Argentina.
Argentina players hold a banner reading ‘ Las Malvinas son Argentinas ’ after winning the World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta./Getty Images Argentina players hold a banner reading ‘ Las Malvinas son Argentinas ’ after winning the World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta./Getty Images World Cup 2026 ‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner Banner refers to Falkland Islands conflict in 1982
Players celebrate on the pitch with the message
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Argentina players celebrated their World Cup win over England with a banner saying “ Las Malvinas son Argentinas ”, making reference to the 1982 Falklands war .
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