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Lionel Messi scores penalty in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Iceland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 6:44 AM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Lionel Messi scores penalty in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Iceland
Summary

Argentina secured a 3-0 victory against Iceland in a World Cup preparation match held in Auburn, Alabama, on June 10. Lionel Messi, who had previously missed a game due to a hamstring injury, came on as a substitute in the 70th minute and converted a penalty in the 72nd minute to extend Argentina's lead. Valentin Barco opened the scoring for Argentina, and Thiago Almada capped the scoring in the 86th minute after an assist from Rodrigo de Paul. Argentina's World Cup campaign begins on June 13 against Algeria in Kansas City.

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  • •Argentina wins 3-0 against Iceland in Auburn, Alabama.
  • •Lionel Messi converts a penalty in the 72nd minute.
  • •Valentin Barco scores the opening goal for Argentina.
  • •Thiago Almada adds the final goal in the 86th minute.
  • •Argentina's World Cup campaign starts on June 13 against Algeria.
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  • 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi penalty helps lift Argentina to 3-0 win over Iceland
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Lionel Messi converted a second-half penalty as Argentina wrapped up their World Cup preparation with a 3-0 win over Iceland in Auburn, Alabama. Messi did not make an appearance in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Honduras on Saturday as he managed his recovery from a hamstring injury, but made a quick impact after being called upon by manager Lionel Scaloni in the 70th minute against Iceland.

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