FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina could face FIFA punishment for Falkland Islands banner during SF win celebrations
Atlanta, July 16 -- Argentina could face FIFA sanctions after midfielder Giovani Lo Celso celebrated the team's World Cup 2026 semifinal victory over England with a Falkland Islands banner, according to The Athletics.
Following Argentina's 2-1 comeback win in Atlanta, Lo Celso displayed a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas," referring to Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands. The phrase translates to "The Malvinas are Argentine."
Lo Celso, along with defender Nicolas Otamendi, held the banner that appeared to have been brought out by fans in the stands. They briefly put it away before Lo Celso later placed it on the pitch, according to The Athletics.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB), which sets footbal...
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