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White House Defends Argentina Over Falklands Banner

Updated 2026-07-17 22:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

The White House defended the Argentine team's use of a Falklands-related banner, escalating tensions with the UK. The incident has sparked calls for FIFA to investigate.

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