UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner

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Argentina may face disciplinary action from FIFA after players celebrated their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England by displaying a banner claiming the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina.

The British government and a UK government minister have urged FIFA to investigate the incident, as political messages are banned under the governing body's rules.

Argentina now faces the prospect of a fine following the celebration involving the disputed UK territory. The United Kingdom and Argentina previously fought a brief war over the British overseas territory in 1982.

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