Argentina, having advanced to the final of the 2026 FIFA North and Central American World Cup, is facing potential disciplinary action from FIFA following a political celebration displayed immediately after their semifinal victory.

The BBC reported that "FIFA is reviewing whether to take disciplinary action against the Argentine team for holding up a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (known as the Malvinas in Argentina) immediately after their semifinal match against England."

Argentina secured their spot in the final with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against England in the semifinal match held in Atlanta, USA, yesterday, scoring consecutive goals in the final minutes of the game.

However, controversy arose after the final whistle when Argentine players unfurled a large banner on the pitch that read, "The Malvinas are Argentine" (Las Malvinas son Argentinas).

The Falkland Islands, located in the South Atlantic, have long been a subject of a sovereignty dispute between the United Kingdom and Argentina.

A FIFA spokesperson stated in a press release, "In accordance with standard procedures, the independent Disciplinary Committee is currently evaluating the match report and will decide on any subsequent actions under the FIFA Disciplinary Code, taking into account all relevant circumstances."

This is not the first time the Argentine Football Association (AFA) has faced disciplinary trouble over political slogans.

Ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the team held a banner with the same slogan during a friendly match against Slovenia and was fined 20,000 pounds (approximately 39.92 million KRW) by FIFA.

At the time, FIFA determined that the act violated regulations regarding the "prohibition of political acts" and "improper conduct of teams."

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