Argentina celebrates World Cup semi-final victory with National Football Teams Day
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Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Argentine Football Association has declared July 15 as 'National Football Teams Day' following Argentina's semi-final victory over England in the 2026 World Cup. After England took the lead with a goal from Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute, Argentina responded late, scoring twice in the 85th and 92nd minutes to secure a 2-1 win. This match marks a historic moment, echoing Argentina's previous World Cup win over England in 1986. The aftermath saw Argentine players display a politically charged banner referencing the Falklands dispute, reigniting tensions from the 1982 conflict. Argentina later lost the final to Spain, while England defeated France for third place.
- •Argentina announces July 15 as 'National Football Teams Day'.
- •Argentina won the semi-final 2-1 against England.
- •The match featured late goals from Argentina in the 85th and 92nd minutes.
- •Players celebrated with a banner addressing the Falklands dispute.
- •Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina declares national holiday to mark World Cup win over England with Falklands Banner plan
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina’s FA commemorates World Cup semi win over England
- 12:18 PMThe Guardian Sport — Argentina commemorate win against England at World Cup 2026 with special day
- 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina FA commemorate World Cup win over England with national holiday
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina create special day to mark England win
- 10:02 AMBBC Sport — Argentina mark World Cup win over England with National Football Teams Day
"AFA to establish ‘National Football Teams Day’ for 15 July Post-match celebrations saw Falklands banner displayed Argentina’s World Cup semi-final win over England last month is being commemorated by the country’s football association. The Argentinian football association (AFA) has established 15 July – the date of the 2-1 win in Atlanta – as its ‘National Football Teams Day’, following a meeting of its executive board on Wednesday. Continue reading...
"Argentina’s World Cup semi-final win over England last month is being commemorated by the country’s football association. The Argentinian football association (AFA) has established July 15 – the date of the 2-1 win in Atlanta – as its ‘National Football Teams Day’, following a meeting of its executive board on Wednesday.
"The Argentine Football Association has announced that July 15 will be National Football Teams Day, in part to commemorate the country's recent FIFA World Cup semifinal victory over England
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:35 PMArgentina declares national holiday to mark World Cup win over England with Falklands Banner plan
The Argentine Football Association has announced that July 15 will be National Football Teams Day, in part to commemorate the country's recent FIFA World Cup semifinal victory over England
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:33 PMArgentina’s FA commemorates World Cup semi win over England
Argentina’s World Cup semi-final win over England last month is being commemorated by the country’s football association. The Argentinian football association (AFA) has established July 15 – the date of the 2-1 win in Atlanta – as its ‘National Football Teams Day’, following a meeting of its executive board on Wednesday.
- The Guardian SportAug 6, 2026, 12:18 PMArgentina commemorate win against England at World Cup 2026 with special day
AFA to establish ‘National Football Teams Day’ for 15 July Post-match celebrations saw Falklands banner displayed Argentina’s World Cup semi-final win over England last month is being commemorated by the country’s football association. The Argentinian football association (AFA) has established 15 July – the date of the 2-1 win in Atlanta – as its ‘National Football Teams Day’, following a meeting of its executive board on Wednesday. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 11:19 AMArgentina FA commemorate World Cup win over England with national holiday
Argentina knocked England out of the 2026 World Cup in a match surrounded by political tensions over the Falkland Islands
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 10:09 AMArgentina create special day to mark England win
The Argentine Football Association announces 15 July as National Football Teams Day to mark Argentina's 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England.
- BBC SportAug 6, 2026, 10:02 AMArgentina mark World Cup win over England with National Football Teams Day
The Argentine Football Association announces 15 July as National Football Teams Day to mark Argentina's 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England.
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