Alexis Mac Allister represents Argentina at World Cup despite Irish roots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Alexis Mac Allister plays for Argentina in the World Cup, despite his surname having Scottish and Irish origins. Mac Allister's father moved to Argentina before his birth, ensuring he holds Argentine citizenship. He has consistently represented Argentina and plays club football for Liverpool in the Premier League. In a recent interview, Mac Allister discussed his family's historical connection to Ireland, tracing back to his ancestor who arrived in Argentina in 1865.
- •Mac Allister plays central midfield for Argentina in the World Cup
- •He has Argentine citizenship despite his Irish ancestry
- •He currently plays for Liverpool in the Premier League
- •His family moved to Argentina before his birth
- •An ancestor arrived from Ireland in 1865
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Why Alexis Mac Allister plays for Argentina despite his name with Scottish, Irish roots
"He doesn't have a surname that sounds Argentine.
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