The Argentine Football Association and Argentina’s national teams
Wednesday
Argentina’s football association officially declared 15 July as National Football Teams Day, commemorating the men’s dramatic 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England in Atlanta. The decision followed a unanimous vote by the association’s executive council.
Argentina recovered through late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez before losing the final to Spain. The commemoration permanently elevates the England victory, despite controversy surrounding the team’s post-match Falklands banner and subsequent FIFA investigation.