Argentina defeats Iceland 3-0 in final World Cup friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:22 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Argentina closed its World Cup preparations with a 3-0 victory over Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. Lautaro Martinez entered the match at halftime and contributed by winning a penalty, which Lionel Messi converted to make it 2-0 in the 72nd minute. Di Barco and Almada also scored for Argentina, marking two wins and no goals conceded in preparation for the World Cup. La Selección, drawn in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan, will begin its title defense against Algeria on June 17.
- •Lautaro Martinez played 45 minutes against Iceland.
- •Messi converted a penalty to extend Argentina's lead.
- •Argentina has two wins with no goals conceded in friendly matches.
- •The World Cup begins for Argentina on June 17 against Algeria.
- 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina, Lautaro in action in the friendly against Iceland
"It was Argentina’s final test ahead of the World Cup, as they defeated Iceland 3-0 at the Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. Lautaro Martinez played for 45 minutes, coming on at the start of the second ...
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