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Things got a bit ugly after Argentina’s win vs England on Wednesday.
Before the game, tensions were heightened when Argentina’s vice president described England as “invaders” and “usurping pirates” over Britain’s claim to the Falkland Islands, which led to a conflict between the two nations in 1982.
Via ESPN
“Tomorrow we play against the usurping pirates,” the translated post from Tuesday began.
“This isn’t just another match. I’m not going to be politically correct or cold-hearted; against the English, it’s always something more.
“It’s the Malvinas, it’s Diego, it’s Leo’s last one, and it’s putting the brakes on the invaders. Go Argentina! Because until our last breath, we’re going to claim what’s ours!”
After the game, Argentinian players held up a banner saying “The Falkland Islands are Argentinian.”
Argentina players take banner from their fans and bring it onto the pitch, it read: “The Falkland Islands are Argentinian.”
The moment happened after the team beat England in the World Cup semi-finals.
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🚨🇫🇰 PICTURED: Argentina’s players hold up a sign saying “Las Malvinas” are Argentine
This is factually inaccurate, as the Malvinas, officially named the Falkland Islands, are British pic.twitter.com/0Uy7ViRNFm
— Politics Global (@PolitlcsGlobal) July 15, 2026
Tensions between the two squads spilled over with the fans.
Videos from Times Square show Argentinian fans harassing England fans and spitting on the UK flag.
Argentine fans provoked the English by spitting on and deliberately stomping on the English flag.
This occurred after their national team 🇦🇷 defeated England 🏴 2-1. pic.twitter.com/RRhOiGyyy1
— Middle East News (@MiddleEast_Eng) July 16, 2026