Argentina has designated July 15 as its National Football Teams Day following the national team’s dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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‎The Argentina Football Association (AFA) announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday, saying the date was chosen to commemorate the memorable victory and honour the country’s national football teams.
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‎According to the association, the celebration goes beyond the senior men’s team, as it is intended to recognise the achievements and contributions of all Argentine national teams.
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‎Argentina’s semi-final clash with England had initially gone in favour of the Three Lions after Anthony Gordon put them ahead in the 55th minute following an assist from Morgan Rogers.
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‎The Albiceleste, however, responded through Enzo Fernández, who converted a chance created by Lionel Messi to bring Argentina level.
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‎The South Americans completed the comeback deep into stoppage time when substitute Lautaro MartÃnez finished another Messi-assisted move to secure a 2-1 victory.
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‎The result sent Lionel Scaloni’s side into their second consecutive World Cup final and sparked widespread celebrations across Argentina.
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‎Explaining the decision, the AFA said the date was selected to honour the historic triumph over England while also paying tribute to every national team representing the country.
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‎The association described the victory as a moment that united Argentines in celebration and said the new national observance would serve as a broader recognition of Argentina’s footballing achievements.