Messi scores in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Iceland at Auburn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:18 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Argentina faced Iceland in a World Cup-friendly match at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 9, 2026. Lionel Messi scored one of the three goals in Argentina's 3-0 win. The match highlighted the blending of soccer and college football cultures, drawing a large crowd and creating a festive atmosphere. Organizers aimed to introduce soccer to regions that typically miss out on such events, capitalizing on the defending champions' appeal during the World Cup year.
- •Argentina wins 3-0 against Iceland in a friendly match.
- •Messi scores during the exhibition game at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
- •Match reflects blending of soccer and college football cultures.
- •Event aims to introduce soccer to underserved communities.
- •Auburn partnered with event planners to host the friendly.
- 5:18 AMYahoo Sports — Messi on the Plains: NIL, lemonade and an eagle bring World Cup magic to Auburn
"Argentina's World Cup-friendly stop at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium became a surreal collision of global soccer and college football culture.
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