The Latest Breaking News from Falklands

FIFA Urged to Investigate Argentina Over 'Falklands Are Argentine' Banner After Beating England

Argentina's World Cup semi-final win over England was marred by a controversial banner, reigniting the Falkland Islands dispute and prompting calls for a FIFA investigation.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

Minister calls for Fifa investigation into Argentina Falklands banner

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The Independent UK · Jul 16

Fury explodes in Britain at Argentina players in Falklands banner row as stars face calls to have visas revoked

‘FIFA need to really take the action that deserves to happen,’ says Business Secretary Peter Kyle calling for an inquiry

Evening Standard · Jul 16

Why are Argentina fans singing about England and the Falklands at the World Cup?

There is a unique historical tension surrounding England vs Argentina which will ensure their World Cup semi-final is a fiery affair

The Independent UK · Jul 15

BBC grandee claims England-Argentina match will 'put the lid on' Falklands debate

A senior BBC journalist has come under fire after claiming that the result of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina will "put…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15

Argentina vs England: The FIFA World Cup semi-final is not just a fight on football field

Argentina and England's FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final renews a fierce rivalry on the field, while decades-long territorial disputes over the Falkland Islands gain fresh fervor off the field. Argentina's foreign minister reiterated claims to the islands known as Islas Malvinas. This resurgence occurs as hopes for improved UK-Argentina ties…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

‘Diego, give us a hand’: Argentina v England revives historic tensions

Decades after the Falklands war and Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal, the fixture is once again being discussed as far more than a game

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Starmer hits back at Argentina over minister’s Falklands remark ahead of crunch World Cup match

Britain and Argentina fought a brief war in 1982 over the islands, which are administered by the UK but are still claimed by Argentina

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Territorial integrity and self-determination still dominate the Falklands discussion – but oil may change that

The people of the Falkland Islands are deep in “commemoration season”, preparing for Liberation Day on June 14. This date has been celebrated on the South Atlantic archipelago as its national day since 1982, when Britain defeated Argentina in a 74-day conflict that claimed more than 900 lives, and reclaimed…

The Conversation · May 27

UK on ‘high alert’ to defend Falklands, says RAF chief

A leaked Pentagon email has sparked concerns that the US could back Argentina’s sovereignty claim

The Independent UK · May 1