Argentina's football team has faced potential disciplinary action from FIFA after players celebrated their World Cup semi-final victory against England with a banner supporting their country's sovereignty claims over the Falkland Islands.

The banner, which read 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' (The Falklands are Argentine), sparked controversy due to the long-standing sovereignty dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom.

The Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic, have been a point of contention since the 1982 Falklands War, which resulted in significant casualties on both sides.FIFA previously fined Argentina's Football Association £20,000 in 2014 for a similar banner during a friendly match.

The current incident has drawn criticism from British officials, including MP Peter Kyle, who called the gesture 'entirely inappropriate' and demanded a thorough investigation.Argentina's vice-president, Victoria Villarruel, defended the display, emphasizing national pride and historical grievances.

Despite manager Lionel Scaloni's earlier insistence on separating football from politics, players continued to reference the Falklands in chants and celebrations.

The semi-final match, held under heightened security due to historical tensions, saw Argentina's dramatic late comeback against England, further intensifying the political fallout.