Mac Allister mentioned Maradona and the feat of '86 before the clash with England

Alexis Mac Allister spoke with excitement about the upcoming match against England in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. The midfielder of the Albiceleste recalled the historic victory of '86 and the figure of Diego Maradona, who with two unforgettable goals gave Argentina the win in the quarterfinals.

"Hopefully we can do something similar," expressed Colo with hope during the press conference before training. The team arrived in Atlanta, where a match full of history will be played tomorrow.

Mac Allister knows that drawing inspiration from what Diego did is very complicated. "Maybe only Leo can do what he did on the field," he noted with respect. At the same time, he valued the videos circulating these days about that World Cup and how they help motivate the current squad.

For the Liverpool midfielder, that champion team represents a very important banner for the country. Four years after the Malvinas, Bilardo's team brought immense joy to the people with that victory against the English.

The Weight of the Premier League in the National Team

When asked about the number of players who play in the English league, Mac Allister highlighted the significance of facing England at this stage. Enzo Fernández, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, and Emiliano Martínez, among others, know British football well, and that adds experience.

"It means a lot because it's a World Cup semifinal. We all want to play this match and be in the final," he stated. The group feels super Argentine and eager to represent the country in the best way possible.

The midfielder analyzed the rival coached by Thomas Tuchel. He acknowledged that they have players of great quality who have played in important matches, but the team trusts its own style of play. They do not plan to change the strategy and hope for a good match for Argentina.