Argentina Fans Burn England Flags After Dramatic World Cup Semi-Final Win | WATCH

Published 16 July 2026 · sports

Argentina Fans Burn England Flags After Dramatic World Cup Semi-Final Win | WATCH Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 20:26 IST Argentina's World Cup

Argentina Fans Burn England Flags After Dramatic World Cup Semi-Final Win | WATCH Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 20:26 IST Argentina's World Cup win over England sparked huge celebrations in Buenos Aires, where some fans burned England flags and paraded a Union Jack-covered coffin through the streets. Rapid Read (Screengrabs from X) Argentina’s dramatic World Cup semi-final victory over England sparked wild celebrations across Buenos Aires, but some supporters took their celebrations a step further by burning England flags and parading a coffin draped in the Union Jack through the streets. Lionel Scaloni’s side booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final with a stunning 2-1 comeback victory, overturning a late deficit thanks to Enzo Fernandez’s long-range equaliser before Lautaro Martinez headed home Lionel Messi’s stoppage-time winner. As thousands poured into the streets of the Argentine capital, videos and images showed jubilant fans singing, waving flags and celebrating long into the night. Among the celebrations, however, were more controversial scenes. 🚨 Argentina fans burn English flag during World Cup celebrations 😳Amid celebrations for Argentina’s qualification to the World Cup final, a group of fans was captured setting fire to an English flag in the middle of a crowded street.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔥 pic.twitter.com/aeYJYWCPQy — Ultras Clips (@ultras_clips) July 16, 2026 Some supporters were seen setting England flags alight, while others carried a mock coffin covered by the Union Jack through the crowds, reflecting the fierce rivalry between the two nations. Political Tensions Spill Into Football The match carried added significance beyond football because of the long-running dispute over the Falkland Islands, known in Argentina as Las Malvinas. That political backdrop was also evident on the pitch after the final whistle. Argentina players celebrated with a banner reading “Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" (“The Falklands are Argentine"), despite FIFA regulations prohibiting political messages inside stadiums. FIFA’s Stadium Code of Conduct bans banners, flags and other material deemed political, offensive or discriminatory. The governing body has yet to publicly comment on the incident. Messi Revels In Another Famous Victory The comeback victory kept Argentina’s dream of back-to-back World Cup titles alive and moved Lionel Messi one step closer to ending his international career with another global crown. After the match, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner dedicated the victory to Argentinians enduring difficult economic times.