Miami, July 18 -- White House has come to Argentina's defence as FIFA considers possible disciplinary action over a Falklands banner displayed after the team's FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal victory over England, while also reigniting the long-running sovereignty dispute between London and Buenos Aires, as per Goal.com.

The White House has come to the defence of Argentina, backing the players' right to display a banner asserting Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands. The controversy arose after Argentina's players held up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" ("The Falklands are Argentine") during celebrations following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England. The White House's stance has put the United States a...