Argentina's football celebrations often include chants referencing the Malvinas (Falklands), a territory Argentina claims sovereignty over, leading to a war with the UK in 1982. This historical conflict imbues matches against England with an emotional depth beyond typical sporting rivalry for Argentines.

The chant, "Whoever doesn't jump is English!", is a defiant expression of identity, linking the islands' disputed status to national pride. While England views Argentina primarily as a football rival, for Argentina, the chants connect to remembering soldiers lost and asserting their sense of self, as journalist Nicolas Rotnitzsky explained.

This cultural element means that matches, like the upcoming World Cup semi-final against England, carry significant historical weight. Despite comments from players and officials aiming to focus on the sport, the underlying political tensions, reminiscent of disputes over Gibraltar, remain an undeniable backdrop.