Associated Press July 16, 2026 • 13:36

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup - AP News

By Jill Lawless, Graham Dunbar

The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. The incident happened Wednesday after Argentina beat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal in Atlanta…

LONDON (AP) The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentinas team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands.
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UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup - AP News

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