Alexis Mac Allister Stars in Argentina's 2-1 Comeback Win Over England

Alexis Mac Allister was instrumental in Argentina's 2-1 comeback win over England in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals on July 16. The 27-year-old Liverpool player started the match and helped pull the South American side over the line to reach their second World Cup final in a row.

What happened in the match?

After a tricky first half, Mac Allister really stepped up, and hit the post shortly before Lautaro Martinez’s winner. The Argentine media have hailed the performance, insisting that he “improved as the game went on” to help secure the memorable victory.

Mac Allister has had a wonderful World Cup to date and netted in the 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals. The Liverpool star previously played a fundamental role in Argentina’s World Cup victory in 2022, which helped him earn a move to Merseyside.

How good was Mac Allister's performance?

According to Fotmob, Mac Allister had a solid game against England, completing 92 per cent of his passes, having two shots, three touches in the opposition box, a 0.42 xG, completing one tackle and four recoveries.

What comes next for Mac Allister and Argentina?

The final will kick-off at 8pm on Sunday, with Spain aiming for their second World Cup title, while Argentina are looking to claim their fourth. If Mac Allister can repeat this performance, the midfielder and Argentina will be confident that they can overcome Spain and lift back-to-back World Cup trophies.

Argentina’s victory against England will no doubt go down in the history books. The World Cup holders could not find a way through the Three Lions’ stubborn backline before two goals in quick succession flipped the scoreline on its head. Mac Allister was crucial to this late comeback, with his combinations with Lionel Messi causing all sorts of problems for England.

La Pagina Millonaria rated the midfielder a seven, writing: “Improved as the game went on. He looked to link up on the left flank, but wasn't influential in the first half. He helped Tagliafico defensively against the advances of Rogers and James. In the second half, he combined with Messi several times near the penalty area and got into scoring positions: he had a header that hit the post and another that was straight at Pickford. Before the second chance, he hit the post.”

However, it remains to be seen who will come out on top in the final, with the Spanish on form themselves after knocking out France in their semi-final.