London: (RightNow) Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. After the match, Argentine players waved a banner reading ‘Falklands belong to Argentina’ during their celebration.

British Trade Minister Peter Kyle stated that this act violates FIFA regulations. Political banners are not allowed on the field, and the matter should be taken seriously.

A call has been made for FIFA to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. If a breach of rules is confirmed, disciplinary action against Argentina may follow.

This incident is significant for the UK as the Falklands are a British sovereign territory. Under FIFA’s code of conduct, political banners are prohibited, and fines or other measures could be imposed.

It is noteworthy that the Falklands are British-administered islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. Argentina claims sovereignty over them, which led to a war in 1982.