Alexis Mac Allister was emphatic about the conspiracy theories surrounding the World Cup final: "Anything can be said"

The defeat in a World Cup final always leaves wounds that are hard to heal, especially when the hope of repeating a championship is so close. Almost four months after the fall of the Argentine National Team against Spain in the 2026 World Cup, the repercussions of that match still generate debate. However, while various conspiracy theories about the outcome circulated on social media, Alexis Mac Allister decided to put a stop to the speculation and explain how the team experienced that day.

In an interview for Los Edul, the Liverpool midfielder was emphatic in dismissing the versions that pointed to supposed external factors that may have influenced the outcome of the match played on July 19 in New Jersey. "Being a football family, we understand that those things do not exist. Unfortunately, we live in a world today where social media allows for anything to be said, where there is a lot of impunity and anyone can say anything. Nowadays, there are so many things that are not real", expressed the player from La Pampa.

Moreover, he stated that the rumors did not change his perspective on what happened and defended the commitment of his teammates throughout the tournament. "People have that ability to say anything, and we, in the end, know well everything that happened. We gave it our all, and it's a shame we didn't win", he maintained.

Far from seeking excuses, the former Boca player also made a self-criticism about the performance of the Albiceleste and acknowledged the merits of the team led by Luis de la Fuente, which won 1-0 in extra time. "Football-wise, we weren't good, and they made the difference. Today, there is no doubt that they are the best in the world", he affirmed. In this regard, the midfielder distinguished between the physical aspect and the football aspect when analyzing the reasons for the defeat: "The physical parameters were good, but in terms of football, they weren't, and that's where they made the difference".

Another factor he mentioned was the accumulated fatigue during the competition, both due to the demanding schedule and the emotional burden of the decisive matches. "I felt good, with the general fatigue of playing every three days and mental exhaustion: the match against England was very tense, the buildup was heavy due to the history and how it is experienced in our country, and perhaps it took a bit of our energy", he explained.

Other players from the National Team who also denied the rumors

The statements of the 27-year-old footballer added to the responses that other members of the squad had already given regarding the same speculations. After his farewell match against Benin, Lionel Messi had rejected the rumors before the eyes of the world and emphasized the team's effort: "We had the dream of being world champions again, we were very close, and the reality is that nothing strange happened as they say. We gave it our all".

For his part, Enzo Fernández shared that even his family had asked him what had happened in the final, but he was blunt in dismissing any irregularity: "Nothing happened, all lies, all made up". He added: "They were superior. We must accept and recognize that the opponent was better".

One of the most vocal in addressing the rumors was Emiliano Martínez, who combined his defense of the group with an explanation of the difficulties Argentina faced during the tournament. "The theories make me laugh. I saw the whole process; we were traveling for 51 days, with one more day of recovery… If the match had been at 8 PM, we might have been better", stated Dibu, who also recalled that between the semifinals and the final, there were only three days of difference, with a trip and a training session in between.

Furthermore, the goalkeeper stated that he trusted his chances in a potential penalty shootout: "If it went to penalties, we would have won", he assured. He closed with a question that summarized the team's discomfort regarding the accusations: "Who would want to lose the World Cup final for any amount of money?".

Another player who praised Spain's level and brought up the issue of physical condition was Nicolás Tagliafico. "There was that feeling that we had to look for something... but unfortunately, tactically, I think they outplayed us", he commented. He also added: "The emotional, physical, and mental fatigue played a very important role".