Argentina Midfielder Mac Allister: No Pressure Ahead of England Semifinal

Argentina's national team midfielder Alexis Mac Allister declared that the squad is free from pressure as they prepare to face England in the 2026 World Cup semifinal. Mac Allister, who plays for Liverpool, believes their experience in previous World Cup semifinals will be an advantage.

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We don't feel any pressure. We have experience playing in a World Cup semifinal, and we hope that helps.

"We don't feel any pressure. We have experience playing in a World Cup semifinal, and we hope that helps," Mac Allister said before training at the Atlanta United Training Ground. Despite his confidence, he acknowledged England's formidable capabilities. "England has an extraordinary squad of players and they have a good coach. I'm not at all surprised they've made it this far (in the 2026 World Cup)," he noted.

Mac Allister stressed that Argentina consistently respects every opponent and aims to deliver their best performance. "We will do everything we can," he stated, indicating the team's readiness to compete fiercely. Argentina is highly motivated to retain the World Cup trophy they won in 2022, with coach Lionel Scaloni determined to secure a place in the final.

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England has an extraordinary squad of players and they have a good coach. I'm not at all surprised they've made it this far (in the 2026 World Cup).

The historical matchup between Argentina and England includes 14 previous encounters, with England leading in wins. Argentina's last World Cup victory over England was in 1998 via a penalty shootout. The iconic 1986 quarterfinal match, featuring Diego Maradona's famous goals, remains a significant moment in their rivalry. Argentina has won the World Cup three times (1978, 1986, 2022), while England has won it once (1966).

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We will do everything we can.