Argentina's players displayed a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" following a 2-1 victory over England, asserting Argentine claims to the Falkland Islands.
The gesture referenced the 1982 conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom, a 74-day war that resulted in the deaths of 255 British servicemen and 649 Argentine personnel.
Midfielder Rodrigo De Paul acknowledged before the match that the fixture carried historical weight tied to the islands, while stressing the priority was securing a win on the pitch.
Argentina's security minister confirmed that roughly 1,600 officers would be deployed for the fixture and warned that entry with politically or racially provocative materials would be barred.
FIFA regulations forbid political messaging at its organized matches, exposing the federation to potential disciplinary action.
In 2014, the Argentine Football Association was fined 30,000 Swiss francs after players unveiled a similar banner before a friendly against Slovenia, violating stadium safety and disciplinary codes.
