Argentina declare national holiday after World Cup win over England, says Mirror Football

Argentina have officially declared a national holiday to celebrate their World Cup semi-final win over England this summer, according to Mirror Football. The move comes in the wake of a tournament that saw the South American side eliminate England, with the match itself followed by a wave of celebration across Argentina.

The holiday announcement lands amid lingering controversy, as Argentine players were filmed celebrating with a banner referencing the Falklands War. That gesture drew sharp criticism from British media and politicians at the time, though it was also met with fervent approval from many Argentine fans.

Mirror Football reports that the national holiday is intended to commemorate the historic victory, but the inclusion of the Falklands banner in the players' celebrations has kept the political undercurrent of the match in the spotlight. The Argentine government has not commented further on the banner itself.

For those looking to relive the action, highlights of the semi-final and other matches from the tournament remain available on this site.