Argentina Face Iceland in June 9 Friendly as Messi, 38, Tunes Up for 2026 World Cup
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Updated · GOAL English · Jun 10
Argentina Face Iceland in June 9 Friendly as Messi, 38, Tunes Up for 2026 World Cup
3 articles · Updated · GOAL English · Jun 10
Summary
June 9's Argentina-Iceland friendly serves as another World Cup tune-up for the defending champions, who open their title defence against Algeria on June 16 in Kansas City.
Five straight Argentina wins have sharpened that buildup, with Lionel Messi — 38 and expected to play his final World Cup — still central to Lionel Scaloni's plans.
Iceland arrive in weaker form, with one draw and three defeats in their last five matches, including a 4-0 loss to Mexico and a 1-0 defeat to Japan.
The teams have met only once before, drawing 1-1 at the 2018 World Cup — a result Iceland can recall even as Argentina now enter as clear favorites.