July 15 Designated As National Football Teams Day, Honoring Argentina's 2026 World Cup Semifinal Win Over England

The decision, unanimously approved at an AFA Executive Committee meeting, pays tribute to the team led by coach Lionel Scaloni and all national squads. The move sparked controversy in the U.K., with social media users mocking Argentina. In the match, Argentina trailed from the 55th minute before Enzo Fernández equalized in the 85th and Lautaro Martínez headed the winner from a Lionel Messi cross in the 92nd.

Martínez dedicated the goal to his father and mother. Players celebrated with a flag reading Las Malvinas son argentinas, prompting FIFA to open disciplinary proceedings against the AFA and players on July 29. The date was chosen as a tribute to the historic Albiceleste win against England at the 2026 World Cup semifinal.