White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

The White House has defended the Argentina national team over a banner displayed during a World Cup match that referenced the Falkland Islands. The banner has sparked controversy and fueled a row between Argentina and the UK, with Downing Street supporting calls for Fifa to investigate the incident. The dispute centers on the sensitive issue of the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory claimed by Argentina. The White House's defense of the team may escalate tensions in the diplomatic spat.

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