The events that unfolded after the Argentine National Team's 2-1 victory against England and the subsequent display of the handcrafted flag with the slogan " THE MALVINAS ARE ARGENTINE" generated a political and social turning point.

The prior censorship validated by Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva , the classification of "unacceptable error" by President Javier Milei and the subsequent international disavowal by FIFA and the United States, found a devastating statistical correlation in the latest report from the consulting firm Zuban Córdoba y Asociados: "DATAZO! August 2026".

The national survey of 1,200 cases, conducted between August 8 and 10, 2026, clearly shows that the government's attempt to advance on strategic assets, enable the handover of land and validate the plundering of natural resources in the South Atlantic clashes with a society with an increasingly deep-rooted sense of belonging .

The social verdict: a government that de-Malvinizes

The most conclusive section of the report measures the direct impact of the Executive Branch's decisions . When asked whether the values of "National Sovereignty" and "Defense of the Homeland" are present in the positions and decisions of the national government, the responses were categorical :

·         Less present than before: 65.7%

·         More present than before: 21.0%

·         Same as before: 11.3%

·         Don't know: 2.0%

Nearly two-thirds of the population identify the La Libertad Avanza administration as a model that disregards sovereignty and territorial defense, highlighting the political cost to the ruling party of aligning itself with the British Crown and foreign corporations .

National sovereignty, a growing value in society

In contrast to the official stance, Argentine society reaffirms its identity values . When asked how it perceives the value of “National Sovereignty” within society :

·         More present than before: 54.1%

·         Same as before: 25.8%

·         Less present than before: 17.3%

·         Don't know: 2.8%

The demographic breakdown shows that the sovereign sentiment is widespread and predominant : it reaches 59.8% among women, while among men it stands at 48.7% . In terms of age groups, commitment increases with age, reaching 59.0% in those over 60 and 54.4% in the 46-60 age group, also registering a notable 47.3% among young people aged 16-30 .

Defense of the Homeland: the people's brake on looting

Regarding the specific value of “Defense of the Homeland” , the numbers confirm the climate of collective resistance :

·         More present than before: 48.3%

·         Same as before: 28.1%

·         Less present than before: 20.1%

·         Don't know: 3.5%

In the breakdown, women lead this perception at 52.6% , compared to 43.5% of men . By age, the value is perceived as "more present than before" by 52.3% of those over 60, 50.3% of those aged 46 to 60, and nearly 40% of those aged 16 to 45 .

Malvinas/Malvinas: The invisible barrier against surrender

Zuban Córdoba's data demonstrates that the flag incident at the World Cup was neither an isolated event nor a mere sporting anecdote . It acted as a cultural catalyst, exposing official capitulation and strengthening social resistance against extractive industries, the modification of the Land Law, and state complicity with British oil companies in the Malvina Islands basin . Argentine society placed sovereignty and national defense at the forefront, leaving the national government in a complete minority, its back turned to history .