Football

Meet some of the top footballers to watch out for at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.  They recount how wearing the national shirt at the Olympic Games has always been very special to them.

Originals

World_At_Their_Feet_Hero_Series_Trailer

World at their Feet | Trailer

With a father, uncle and two older brothers all professionals, Alexis Mac Allister was destined for a life in football. All three brothers even achieved their dream of playing on the same team for Argentinos Juniors, which saw young Maradona starts his legendary career and played with their father in the late 70’s. As a very fine member of this Argentinian football dynasty, Mac Allister's dream was to weave his midfield magic at a FIFA World Cup for Argentina. He got that chance at Qatar 2022. Watch for more of his incredible journey in his own words.

Alexis MAC ALLISTER

World_At_Their_Feet_Ep3_MacAllister

Alexis Mac Allister, the Brighton midfielder from Argentinian football dynasty | World at their Feet

United States of America

Simone

Simone Biles - Olympics.com

Sweden

Armand

Armand Duplantis - Olympics.com

Mikaela

Mikaela SHIFFRIN

Ilia

Ilia Malinin - Olympics.com

Alexis

With a surname like his and a flash of red in his hair, you may be forgiven for not realising on first glance Alexis Mac Allister is Argentina born and bred – something the 23-year-old is proud of as he prepares for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
"My biggest dream

Football | World Cup 2022 | Qatar 

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Alexis Mac Allister of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at American Express Community Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

GettyImages-1441163551

World Cup-bound Alexis Mac Allister: "My biggest dream was to play for Argentina's national team"

Tokyo 2020

Alexis MAC ALLISTER

Featured

World at their Feet | Trailer

Alexis Mac Allister, the Brighton midfielder from Argentinian football dynasty | World at their Feet

Olympic Results