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FIFA World Cup: Argentina risks disciplinary action from FIFA after La Albiceleste players celebrated their FIFA World Cup semi-final win against England by holding a banner that supports their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.

After the holders Argentina staged a stunning late fightback with two late goals to defeat England 2-1 and advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, Argentine players celebrated while holding a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas", which translates as "The Falklands are Argentine", before leaving it on the pitch.

The Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory in the south-west Atlantic Ocean, remain the subject of a sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina.