Who is Alexis Mac Allister? Argentina goalscorer vs Switzerland in FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals
Mac Allister has been Argentina’s mainstay in midfield.
Argentina grabbed an early advantage in their World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland. Alexis Mac Allister scored a lofted header over Switzerland custodian Gregor Kobel in the 10th minute.
Lionel Messi sent a corner kick to the near post. Mac Allister rose to meet it with a gentle touch. That blasted the shot toward the back post and into the goal.
Despite the difficulty in previous matches, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni chose not to make any changes to his starting team. They now reaped the benefits of an early lead.
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Alexis Mac Allister profile
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- Club: Liverpool FC
- Age: 27
- Position: centre midfield
Alexis Mac Allister, a 27-year-old Argentine professional footballer, plays in the centre-midfield position for Premier League club Liverpool FC and the Argentina national team. He is a vital character for both club and country. He has played an important role in Argentina’s World Cup 2022 victory.
Alexis Mac Allister began his senior career with Argentinos Juniors in 2016, winning the 2016-17 Argentine Second Division in his first season.
He joined Brighton & Hove Albion in 2019, but was promptly loaned back to them until the conclusion of the season before moving to Boca Juniors. There, he claimed the 2019-20 Primera DivisiĂłn.
Returning from loan the next season, Mac Allister had his breakout year for Brighton. He became a major member of the club before transferring to Liverpool in June 2023. With the Reds, he won the 2023-24 EFL Cup and the 2024-25 Premier League title.
Mac Allister played for Argentina at the under-23 level, winning the 2020 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament and competing in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
He made his senior international debut in 2019. He was a member of Argentina’s winning sides for the 2022 Finalissima, the FIFA World Cup 2022, and the Copa América 2024.
Which club does Alexis Mac Allister play for?
He plays for Liverpool.
Which position does Alexis Mac Allister play?
He plays as a central midfielder.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.