# Celebrating the World Cup, the English Ask: Who Owns the Flag?

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:55:56Z
- Updated: 2026-07-05T15:02:07Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/world/europe/england-world-cup-flags.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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The national flag of England, a white banner with a bold red cross, has been displayed by soccer fans during the World Cup. But it has caused tension over whom, and what, it is meant to represent.

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