White House sends clear message after calls for FIFA to punish Argentina players over Falklands banner
The White House defended Argentina players' right to display a banner saying "The Malvinas are Argentine" after their World Cup semi-final win over England, citing First Amendment protections.
The comments came during a White House FIFA World Cup Task Force briefing on July 17, 2026, where Andrew Giuliani, the task force executive director, responded to a Sky News question.
FIFA is still reviewing the incident under its disciplinary rules, with potential sanctions under consideration ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Spain.
The banner refers to the Falkland Islands, which are a British Overseas Territory, and the display occurred in Atlanta, Georgia, following Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory over England.
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