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Argentina accuses British warship of 'illegal incursion' hours after World Cup win

16 July 2026 · in 80 words

Argentina accuses British warship of 'illegal incursion' hours after World Cup win

Argentina accused the UK of an "illegal incursion" after Royal Navy ship HMS Medway sailed through Argentine waters en route from the Falklands to Chile. Buenos Aires lodged a formal protest, while the UK called the transit lawful "innocent passage" under maritime law. The row erupted hours after Argentina beat England in the World Cup semi-final, with players displaying a Falklands banner.

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