Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterArgentina booked their place in the World Cup Final on Wednesday evening with a comeback victory over England.The Three Lions had taken the lead through Anthony Gordon during the second half but could not withstand a late Argentine barrage, conceding twice late on.England were eliminated at the World Cups semi-final stage for the second time in the past three tournaments, having taken the lead on both occasions - the only country ever to do so.Argentina unfurl Falklands banner after beating EnglandGoals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez wrestled the game back in Argentinas favour and left England with little time to find an equaliser.Upon the final whistle, after nine added minutes, Argentinas players celebrated jubilantly on the pitch in front of what was a majority of Argentine crowd. You may like How to watch England vs Argentina for FREE Argentina star reignites England rivalry in war of words with new 'history' admission How many times have England been in the World Cup semi-final? Amidst the celebrations, unused substitute and Real Betis midfielder Lo Celso was pictured holding a banner which read Las Malvinas son Argentinas, directly referencing the 1982 Falklands War.Translated to English, the banner reads: The Falklands are Argentinian.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Argentina lost the conflict having invaded the British Overseas Territory, but to this day, popular feeling in the South American country is that the crop of islands in the South Atlantic belong to Argentina.Lionel Messi and co will meet Spain in the World Cup Final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.It is as yet unclear as to whether the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and Lo Celso will be sanctioned for unfurling the political display.FIFAs protocols state the following: Items of a political, offensive, sexual, discriminatory or commercial nature are strictly prohibited and may result in expulsion from the stadium.Haiti were forced to redesign their home shirt on the eve of their 2026 World Cup opener with Scotland, after it was deemed part of the initial design allegedly depicted an event synonymous with the country gaining independence from France.TOPICSGiovani Lo CelsoArgentinaTottenham HotspurEnglandWorld CupJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
