England fans face FIFA flag restrictions during Croatia World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:57 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
During a World Cup match on June 14, England defeated Croatia 4-2, but a group of England supporters were prevented from displaying a customized flag. The flag, which featured a submarine silhouette connected to the Barrow AFC badge, was rejected by FIFA due to its policy against military imagery. Barrow AFC humorously shared a censored version of the flag on social media, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding FIFA's supporter display regulations during the tournament.
- •England won 4-2 against Croatia on June 14.
- •FIFA banned a customized flag featuring a submarine from being displayed.
- •The flag was related to Barrow AFC's local history in shipbuilding.
- •Barrow AFC responded to the ban humorously on social media.
- 6:57 PMYahoo Sports — England fans hit by bizarre FIFA flag ban during 4-2 Croatia World Cup win
"Flags have become another unlikely controversy at a World Cup already marked by criticism over ticket prices, food costs and hydration breaks. FIFA’s rules around supporter displays are now drawing extra attention.
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