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Argentina defeats Iceland 3-0 in final World Cup friendly

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Argentina defeats Iceland 3-0 in final World Cup friendly
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina, Lautaro in action in the friendly against Iceland
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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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