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Lionel Messi scores for Argentina in World Cup friendly against Iceland

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:09 AM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Lionel Messi scores for Argentina in World Cup friendly against Iceland
Summary

Lionel Messi scored a penalty kick just two minutes after entering the match in a friendly against Iceland on June 9 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Messi entered in the 70th minute, and shortly after, he increased Argentina's lead to 2-0. In the 85th minute, he assisted Rodrigo De Paul, who set up Thiago Almada for Argentina's final goal. Argentina ultimately won the match 3-0.

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By the Numbers
  • •Match held at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn
  • •Messi entered in the 70th minute of the match
  • •He scored a penalty to make it 2-0
  • •Messi assisted thest goal, leading to a final score of 3-0
  • •Argentina continues their World Cup preparations with this victory
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  • 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi magic took over Jordan-Hare in World Cup friendly vs Iceland
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What they're saying
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Did Lionel Messi — soccer's biggest star — score a goal in the Argentina vs Iceland World Cup friendly at Jordan-Hare Stadium?

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Lionel Messi scored a goal nearly two minutes after entering a World Cup friendly at Jordan-Hare Stadium. See it here.

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Lionel Messi's aura took over Jordan-Hare Stadium for World Cup friendly between Argentina and Iceland in Auburn.

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