Argentina's national team continues to lead the World Cup 2026, with 9 points in 3 games and a 5-point lead over Austria. The victory in the semifinal against England was thrilling, and the players celebrated with a Malvinas flag. But the FIFA has opened an investigation into the possible political manifestation. Javier Milei has questioned the celebration, saying it's not part of diplomacy and was an imprudent act. The Malvinas flag was brought onto the field by a fan, and the players showed it with pride. Giovani Lo Celso, who didn't play in the game, saw the cloth on the grass and picked it up. When he read the inscription, he showed it to the stands and with Lisandro Martínez and Cristian Romero held it up while jumping and singing. Then, the Betis midfielder left it spread out on the grass. Immediately, the photographers captured the moment and the image went viral. The sheet that became a Malvinas flag before the game was painted by a cousin of a relative, according to an unpublished image published on social media. The FIFA will evaluate if the players' action can be classified as a political manifestation, something prohibited by its regulations.
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Argentina players show Malvinas flag after World Cup win
Argentina celebrates World Cup semifinal win with Malvinas flag, but FIFA opens investigation
