White House backs Argentina's freedom to display the Malvinas flag

The Argentina national team has received the support of the White House to display the Malvinas flag in case they win the World Cup. The FIFA director, Andrew Giuliani, stated that the Argentine players can once again show the flag in case they win the final.

What happened?

After the 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semifinals, the Argentina players displayed a flag with the phrase "The Malvinas are Argentine". The gesture took on relevance due to the fact that, during the days leading up to the match, US authorities had warned that banners or items with political messages would not be allowed.

Why does it matter for Argentina?

The White House's stance supports the decision of the players to display the Malvinas flag. The Argentine president, Javier Milei, supported the players' decision and stated that the claim for sovereignty should continue "through diplomatic channels".

What comes next?

The Argentina national team will face Spain in the World Cup final. The White House's FIFA director, Andrew Giuliani, supported the players' right to express themselves in the United States and stated that "they have the opportunity to make statements in the United States of America".

The Argentina national team is on a five-game winning streak, with a record of 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first). Their next match is against Spain in the World Cup final, on July 19, 2026.

The White House supports the freedom of the national team to display the Malvinas flag, in case they win the World Cup. The FIFA director, Andrew Giuliani, supported the players' right to express themselves in the United States.