# Argentina's World Cup Semi-Final Victory Over England Marred by Falklands Banner
Argentina's players celebrated their World Cup semi-final victory against England by displaying a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" (The Malvinas are Argentinian), a statement referencing Argentina's territorial claims to the Falkland Islands. The banner was shown on the pitch during the post-match celebrations following Argentina's 1-0 win.
The display has drawn attention from football's governing body. Argentina now faces the prospect of a fine from FIFA for the banner, which relates to the disputed sovereignty of the islands. The islands, known as the Malvinas in Spanish and the Falkland Islands in English, were the subject of a military conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982.
The incident comes as Argentina continues their World Cup campaign as current world champions. Their victory over England advances them further in the tournament as they seek to defend their title.
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