Argentina Vows to Support Lionel Messi at 2026 World Cup
Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has confirmed that the national squad is fully committed to doing whatever it takes to help Lionel Messi make the biggest possible impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mac Allister, alongside Rodrigo De Paul and Enzo Fernández, has been a key part of Argentina’s energetic and disciplined midfield. Their work in winning back possession and providing defensive cover allows Messi to conserve his energy for the moments that matter most in attack.
“Leo Is the Most Important of Us All”
“If anyone thought this group was better off without Leo, today it became clear that Leo is the most important of them all,” Mac Allister said. He acknowledged that while Messi may not have the same stamina as in his prime, the rest of the side are happy to do the dirty work and let him turn it on when he chooses.
Messi’s Recent Form and Record Chase
The 39‑year‑old Messi demonstrated his enduring quality by scoring a hat‑trick in Argentina’s 3‑0 victory over Algeria, a performance that levelled him with Miroslav Klose’s all‑time World Cup scoring record of 16 goals.
Having inspired Argentina to World Cup glory four years ago, Messi remains determined to represent his country on football’s biggest stage. The upcoming group match against Austria — set to be played at the air‑conditioned home of the Dallas Cowboys — could provide the perfect platform for Messi to move ahead of Klose.
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