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Argentina Beat England in World Cup Semi-Final, Then Waved a Falklands Banner on the Pitch
The Guardian·Thursday, 16 July 2026
Argentina came back with two late goals to beat England and reach the 2026 World Cup final. After the final whistle, players celebrated on the pitch holding a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' — a reference to the disputed Falkland Islands that triggered a war between the two countries in 1982. The moment instantly ignited political controversy beyond sport.
Why It Matters
The World Cup is the world's biggest sporting event and this match was one of its most charged — the political statement on the pitch will fuel diplomatic friction between two major nations.
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