Scaloni expects Messi to play in Argentina's pre-World Cup friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi is expected to participate in the team's upcoming friendly against Iceland. Messi has been dealing with a muscle issue and missed the friendly against Honduras on June 6. Scaloni indicated that the iconic player will get some minutes on the pitch, though the exact duration remains uncertain. Argentina is set to begin their World Cup campaign on June 17 against Algeria.
- •Lionel Scaloni expects Messi to play against Iceland.
- •Messi missed the June 6 match against Honduras due to injury.
- •Argentina's World Cup opener is on June 17 against Algeria.
- •Scaloni plans to assess Messi's fitness during training.
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina boss provides update on Messi ahead of World Cup start
"Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni expects Lionel Messi to play a part in their pre-World Cup friendly against Iceland.Messi has been nursing a muscle issue and did not feature in their friendly victory ag...
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