Alexis Mac Allister and Lionel Messi in World Cup controversy as official complaint made to FIFA

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Argentina takes on the former next, on Monday evening at 6pm UK time (1pm ET)."Well, it was what we expected and necessary, obviously," Mac Allister told DAZN after the win on matchday one."We had the experience in the last World Cup when we started perhaps not in the best way and ended up winning."We know how important it is to start by winning, to gain confidence. And well, we were able to do it well.

We played against a great rival.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."I think they were underestimated a little bit, but we never did.

We know they are very good, and, well, at times we didn't have ball; we had to defend and suffer, but the important thing is that we won with an incredible performance from Lio."While there were some injuries, they was also time to work and continue improving, so we're all doing well. We're happy to be here, enjoying the moment, and hopefully it will be a great World Cup."Liverpool.com says: Messi, certainly, could have been sent off.