Despite the diplomatic tension, President Javier Milei has publicly defended the team's actions, cementing the date as a symbol of Argentine sporting pride. Buenos Aires: The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has officially declared July 15 as 'National Football Teams Day,' commemorating the national team's dramatic victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. ALSO READ: Argentina stages stunning late comeback to beat England 2-1Controversy Over Post-Match CelebrationsThe victory, while celebrated across Argentina, sparked international controversy due to post-match demonstrations by the players. The display referenced the long-running sovereignty dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands. The incident prompted a strong reaction in the UK, leading the British government to call on FIFA to investigate the celebrations.