Alexis Mac Allister has made clear that Argentina's midfield engine room is built around one purpose at the FIFA World Cup 2026 — making sure Lionel Messi has the freedom to be decisive when it matters most.

The Liverpool midfielder, who operates alongside Rodrigo De Paul and Enzo Fernández in a high-energy, disciplined unit, says the entire group understands their collective responsibility: cover the ground, protect the defense, and conserve Messi's legs for the moments that count.