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Messi scores upon return as Argentina defeats Iceland 3-0 in warm-up

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:10 AM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Messi scores upon return as Argentina defeats Iceland 3-0 in warm-up

Summary

Lionel Messi marked his comeback from injury by scoring within minutes of entering the match as Argentina secured a 3-0 win against Iceland in a World Cup warm-up game on June 10 in Auburn, Alabama. Initial chances were missed by Iceland, with Mikael Egill Ellertsson failing to capitalize early. Argentina took the lead through Valentin Barco and saw further chances throughout the match. Messi, coming off the bench, added his 117th international goal after playing a key role in setting up the third goal for Thiago Almada. Argentina prepares to start their World Cup defense against Algeria on June 16.

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•Argentina defeats Iceland 3-0 in final World Cup warm-up match.
•Messi scores on his return from muscle fatigue injury.
•Valentin Barco opens the scoring for Argentina.
•Thiago Almada taps in the third goal from Messi's assist.
•Argentina faces Algeria in their World Cup opener on June 16.

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3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up

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Lionel Messi scored within minutes of making his return from an injury scare as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up in Auburn, Alabama on Tuesday.Argentina begin their defence of the World Cup against Algeria on June 16 before also facing Austria and Jordan in Group J. Iceland should have taken the lead inside the first few minutes when Mikael Egill Ellertsson blasted over with the goal gaping.
— Yahoo Sports

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