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White House defends Argentina's Falklands banner after England win

18 July 2026 · in 80 words

White House defends Argentina's Falklands banner after England win

The White House has upheld the Argentinian football team's entitlement to free expression, following their display of a banner asserting their claim over the Falkland Islands. The banner came after their World Cup semi-final victory against England on Wednesday, and could lead to disciplinary action from Fifa.

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