FIFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina's football association (AFA) and its players for several alleged breaches at the World ​Cup, including the holding up of a banner ‌asserting sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. Following Argentina's semi-final victory over England in Atlanta, some players brandished a banner declaring "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" ("The Falklands are ​Argentine"). In 2014, FIFA had fined Argentina 20,000 pounds ($26,560) for ​a similar banner held up by players before a friendly ​with Slovenia. Meanwhile, ​disciplinary proceedings were also opened against several players after the final in ‌New ⁠Jersey where Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra-time. "In accordance with the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the respondents have now been provided with the opportunity to ⁠present ​their position, following which a decision ​will be issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee in due course," FIFA said.