FIFA will not take action against Argentina after stars chanted Falklands song during celebrations

The Daily Mail ^ | 09 Jul 2026 | MIKE KEEGAN and BOBBY MANZI

[MinorityRepublican]

FIFA will take no action against Argentina after its players sang a song referencing the Falkland Islands in their dressing room following their comeback victory over Egypt.

Footage shared online by the country's football association showed the group celebrating in their dressing room post-match and belting out the song Muchachos, which includes the line 'for the Malvinas', Argentina's name for the South Atlantic islands it invaded in 1982 to trigger a war which claimed the lives of 907 people.

FIFA, who have banned England player Jarell Quansah for two games following a red card, states that it strictly prohibits political chanting, slogans, and banners inside tournament venues.

FIFA declined to comment when contacted by Daily Mail Sport, however, it is understood they will take no action against the Argentines who England may face in the semi-final should both teams progress on Saturday.

As this newspaper previously reported, England fans were denied permission to bring flags into the World Cup stadium because they featured a silhouette of a soldier as a mark of respect to those who died in conflict.

Indeed, a group of Barrow supporters were told they could not display a St George's cross because it contained an image of a submarine, which is synonymous with the ship-building town.

The song Muchachos was sung throughout Argentina's victorious 2022 campaign and has been updated for the current tournament. Its lyrics include the line: 'I am Argentine from cradle to grave, for the Malvinas, for Diego (Maradona), for Leo's (Messi) final chapter.'

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TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: argentina; egypt; falklandislands; fifa; hmscanopus; malvinas; muchachos; worldcup

[Jan_Sobieski]

Good. Let Argentina take it over so it doesn’t become Muslim

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[Rummyfan]

FIFA, who have banned England player Jarell Quansah for two games following a red card, states that it strictly prohibits political chanting, slogans, and banners inside tournament venues.

Little FIFA Nazis…. What about the Egyptian head coach waving a Palestinian flag on the field?!

[Rummyfan]

If they try to take them again there is no British Royal Navy to stop them.

[Vesuvian]

But Millei is awesome, so Viva la Islas Malvinas!

[MinorityRepublican]

One boat. Does that count?

[Kudsman]

If their Navy is in such a bad way, what kind of shape is their air force in?

[GreenLanternCorps]

You underestimate how much the Kelpers hate the Argentines. They remember the occupation.