Off the PitchThe GuardianUnverified source· 6 Aug 2026
Argentina Declares National Day to Mark England Win
Argentina's football association has made July 15 a national day to celebrate their World Cup semi-final victory over England.
Who
AFA
What
Established 'National Football Teams Day'
When
July 15
Where
Atlanta
What happened. Argentina's football association has established July 15 as 'National Football Teams Day' to commemorate their 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final.
- The decision was made at an executive board meeting on Wednesday.
- The win took place in Atlanta.
- Post-match celebrations included a Falklands banner.
The day will be an annual celebration of Argentina's national football teams.
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