After Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup final, McAllister gave an interview to reporters in the mixed zone.
Talking about the match:
Yes, I think we played quite well. In fact, we were in a very good position when they scored in the second half; it was just a chance attack, or at least that's how it felt at the time. After that, we kept attacking, constantly attacking, looking for opportunities. Like I said before, there was an element of energy and passion involved, but excellent tactical coordination was also very important.
What are your thoughts on the final against Spain?
The final will definitely be very tough, that's obvious. Spain is one of the best teams in the world, that's for sure. But the World Cup final isn't just about football itself; there are many other factors at play. Fortunately, we have a wealth of experience, not just individually, but as a team. Many players on this team have played in World Cup finals; we are world champions, so I hope that experience will be helpful to us.
And then there's that 39-year-old guy who's about to play in another World Cup final. How can we persuade him to play a little longer?
It's difficult, really difficult. But ultimately we always say it's a very personal decision. I don't know if he has a clear idea yet, and if he hasn't decided, we'll tell him that at his age he can still change the game, and it's very meaningful for us to play alongside him. So, I hope he can continue playing for a long time, but we'll wait and see.
