FIFA reviews Argentina over Falklands bannerFalklands banner after England victory
FIFA referred Argentina to its independent Disciplinary Committee for reviewing a banner reading "The Falklands are Argentine" held by players after their 2-1 match victory over England on July 16, 2026.
The review follows calls from a UK minister for the organization to investigate the political message displayed during the international football game.
UK Government
A British minister urged FIFA to investigate the Argentina team after players held up a banner claiming the Falklands are Argentine following their victory over England.
FIFA
FIFA confirmed the matter was referred to its independent Disciplinary Committee, which is reviewing official match reports to decide if disciplinary action is needed under the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
- The Falkland Islands are located 490 kilometers east of the South American coast in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Britain and Argentina have maintained a diplomatic dispute over the islands since Argentina declared independence in 1816.
- The banner was displayed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match between the two national teams.
