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World Cup 2026: UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner

Britain has asked FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team. Players displayed a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after a match. The British government stated politics should remain separate from football games. Argentina and Britain have a long-standing dispute over the South Atlantic archipelago. This territorial disagreement led to a war between the two nations in 1982.

16 Jul 2026 1:54 pm