FIFA bans Falklands imagery from Argentina-England World Cup semifinal

FIFA bans Falklands imagery from Argentina-England World Cup semifinal Wednesday, July 15th 2026 - 06:41 UTC Full article 0 comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Argentina fans display a Lionel Messi banner after the match as Argentina qualify for the quarter finals of the World Cup. Photo: Brett Davis-Imagn FIFA, in coordination with US security authorities, has banned imagery referring to the Falklands from the stadium where Argentina and England play the 2026 World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, a match loaded with historical connotations that has been classified as high-risk. The measure bars entry to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium with flags, signs or other items carrying political, racial or provocative content, a category in which authorities included references to the South Atlantic archipelago.