The White House has defended Argentina players' right to display the controversial Falklands banner after their World Cup semi-final win over England, citing First Amendment protections during a FIFA Task Force briefing. The comments come as FIFA continues reviewing the incident under its disciplinary rules, with potential sanctions still under consideration ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Spain.
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July 18, 2026 at 12:57 AM
US sends clear message after calls for FIFA to punish Argentina players over Falklands banner
Times of India