Argentina confirms Messi will play in friendly against Iceland
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:25 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni announced that Lionel Messi will participate in the final friendly before the 2026 World Cup. The match against Iceland is scheduled for Tuesday night in Auburn, Alabama. Scaloni's decision comes as part of Argentina's preparations for the tournament. Messi's inclusion aims to bolster the team's performance ahead of the World Cup.
- •Argentina will face Iceland in a friendly match
- •Match scheduled for Tuesday night
- •Lionel Scaloni confirms Messi's participation
- •Friendly serves as a final preparation for the World Cup
- •Located in Auburn, Alabama
- 12:52 AMESPN Soccer — Argentina to avoid 'risks' with Messi set to play
"Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will feature in the final friendly before the 2026 World Cup against Iceland on Tuesday night in Auburn, Alabama.
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