Player profile
Alexis Mac Allister
Midfielder · Liverpool
Alexis Mac Allister started throughout Argentina's run to the 2026 World Cup final, only for Ferran Torres to end their bid for back-to-back titles with a 1-0 defeat to Spain.
Career
Mac Allister was a fixture in Argentina's midfield throughout the 2026 World Cup, from the opening 2-0 win over Austria through to the final against Spain at MetLife Stadium, which Argentina lost 1-0.
It was a marathon season: he logged 3,885 minutes for Liverpool across 2025/26 before adding another 749 at the World Cup, then took time off before preparing for pre-season.
How they play
A composed, press-resistant central midfielder, Mac Allister's game is built on passing range and game intelligence rather than pure athleticism — as comfortable dropping deep to help build from the back as he is arriving late into the box.
Where they are now
The final loss stung, but Mac Allister used the criticism as fuel: in an emotional Instagram letter the day after the defeat he wrote, "Thanks as well to everyone abroad who mocks us or takes joy in our heartbreak. Unintentionally, you just make us prouder to be Argentinian every single day."
Bio
Club career
- Liverpool F.C.2023
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.2019–2023
- Boca Juniors2019–2020
- Argentinos Juniors2019
- Argentinos Juniors2016–2019
International career
- Argentina men's national football teamSince 2019Current
Youth caps: U23 (2020–2021)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
Ferran Torres ends Argentina's repeat bid2026
Mac Allister and Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, denying them back-to-back titles after their 2022 triumph — a result he addressed directly in an emotional post-match letter to Argentina's critics.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
- Argentina 0–1 SpainLStarted · #20 · Center Left Midfielder · yellow card
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- World Soccer Talk — Alexis Mac Allister takes a subtle shot at Argentina's haters after 2026 World Cup final lossAugust 4, 2026
- Liverpool FC — World Cup: Alexis Mac Allister helps Argentina secure spot in last 32August 4, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 4, 2026.
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