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Alexis Mac Allister

Alexis Mac Allister — Argentina footballer who scored in their 3-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Switzerland in 2026.

2026-05-292026-07-16

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Alexis Mac Allister thundered a header against England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's right-hand post and then drew another save as England clung on to their slender lead.

    Messi magic sends Argentina into World Cup final
  3. Citizen Digital

    Maradona, who died aged 60 in 2020, has been very much in Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister's thoughts in the lead-up to the match.

    Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake
  4. Citizen Digital

    Alexis Mac Allister put the defending champions ahead early in Kansas City on Saturday but Dan Ndoye scored a deserved equaliser midway through the second half.

    Argentina's Scaloni says England World Cup semi 'just a football game'
  5. Citizen Digital

    oola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time for Argentina, who had been on the ropes after a second-half equaliser from Switzerland's Dan Ndoye cancelled out Alexis Mac Allister

    England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins
  6. The Standard

    Fans of the South American team dominated the stands in Kansas City and were celebrating as early as the 10th minute when their hero Lionel Messi set up Alexis Mac Allister's opener.

    Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
  7. The Standard

    Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time for Argentina, who had been on the ropes after a second-half equaliser from Switzerland's Dan Ndoye cancelled out Alexis Mac Allister's early opener for the holders.The two results mean that England and Argentina will renew

    England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins
  8. Citizen Digital

    In the build-up to Argentina's winner scored by Enzo Fernandez, Egypt believe they should have instead been awarded a penalty for a pull by Alexis Mac Allister on Hamdy Fathy.

    Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit
  9. The Standard

    In the build-up to Argentina's winner scored by Enzo Fernandez, Egypt believe they should have instead been awarded a penalty for a pull by Alexis Mac Allister on Hamdy Fathy."Aburida demanded the investigation of the entire team of referees, including the video technology refere

    Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit
  10. June 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    Zidane could not handle a sizzling Alexis Mac Allister strike from distance and Messi was there to sweep home in the 60th minute.

    Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina romp
  12. The Standard

    y to 14, putting him alongside German legend Gerd Muller and France superstar Kylian Mbappe in the all-time rankings.He then moved one clear of Muller and Mbappe to join Brazilian great Ronaldo on 15 goals in the 60th minute after pouncing on a rebound from an Alexis Mac Allister

    Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win

Today

  1. Argentina beats England 2-1 to reach 2026 World Cup final

    Lionel Messi engineered a comeback for Argentina in their World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday, securing a 2-1 victory to keep the defending champions on track for back-to-back titles. Argentina will face Spain in the final in New Jersey on Sunday.

    10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Argentina faces England in World Cup semi-final

    Lionel Messi's Argentina will meet England in a 2026 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium, with Spain advancing to the final after eliminating France. Argentina is seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.

    19 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Sunday 12 July

  1. Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1, eyes England semifinal

    Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni said the team's upcoming World Cup semi-final against England is "just a football game" after Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals. Alexis Mac Allister scored early, Dan Ndoye equalized, and goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed the win in Kansas City.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England and Argentina advance to World Cup semi-final

    England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time with two goals from Jude Bellingham, and defending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1, setting up a semi-final matchup between the two nations.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland to face England in World Cup semi-final

    Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, with Lionel Messi setting up an early opener and Julian Alvarez scoring a decisive goal in the 112th minute. The victory sets up a semi-final against England and keeps Argentina unbeaten in their past 12 World Cup matches.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. England, Argentina advance to World Cup semi-final matchup

    England defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time with two goals from Jude Bellingham, while defending champions Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 at the quarter-finals. The rivals will meet in the semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Egypt files World Cup complaint against French referee Letexier

    Egypt's Football Federation has filed a complaint with FIFA demanding an investigation into French referee Francois Letexier and his officiating team after Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, citing serious refereeing mistakes and double standards.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Egypt files FIFA complaint over referee in World Cup loss to Argentina

    The Egyptian Football Federation filed a complaint with FIFA requesting an investigation into referee Francois Letexier and his VAR team following Egypt's 3-2 elimination by Argentina in the World Cup last 16. Egypt contended that a disallowed goal by Mostafa Ziko and a missed penalty claim in build-up to Argentina's winner were refereeing errors that cost them the match.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Messi scores hat-trick, equals World Cup goalscoring record

    Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goalscoring record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old also became the first player to feature in six World Cup tournaments.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Messi equals World Cup goal record as Argentina beats Algeria

    Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top scorer with 16 goals, matching Miroslav Klose, as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their World Cup opener. The 38-year-old also became the first player to appear in six World Cups.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. Messi aims to win second World Cup with Argentina

    Lionel Messi, who will turn 39 during the 2026 World Cup, continues as Argentina's talisman as they attempt to retain the trophy in North America after his 2022 Qatar triumph.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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