Argentina’s football association (AFA) announces that 15 July will be observed as “National Football Teams Day”. The date commemorates Argentina’s 2-1 semi-final victory over England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played in Atlanta. Multiple reports say the team comes from behind: England leads until the 85th minute before Argentina equalises, with goals also credited to Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez, as Argentina qualifies for a second straight World Cup final.
The AFA says the day is chosen as a tribute to the Albiceleste’s “historic” win and is intended to honour Argentina’s national football teams more broadly. Reports also note that celebrations after the semi-final included political controversy linked to the Falkland Islands dispute, with some players displaying a banner asserting “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”. Coverage mentions that the display drew criticism from the UK government and prompted FIFA to open an investigation, though the new observance itself focuses on the match and the country’s football teams.
