Pakistan, July 17 -- Argentina has defended the banner displayed by its players after the FIFA World Cup semi-final victory over England, while FIFA continues reviewing the incident for possible disciplinary action. The controversy began after players celebrated with a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas," referring to the disputed Falkland Islands, drawing strong reactions from fans and British officials.

FIFA confirmed that its independent disciplinary committee is examining official match reports and all relevant circumstances before deciding whether any action is necessary. The governing body said it is following its standard disciplinary process and will determine possible sanctions under the FIFA Disciplinary Code after com...