Today's result: Argentina crushed Iceland in a 2026 World Cup warm-up match as they prepare to defend their championship.
On 10 June 2026, in the final friendly before the 2026 World Cup, Argentina, the 2022 World Cup champions and three-time world champions, faced Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, USA.
In this match, Argentina kept key players like Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, and Cristian Romero on the bench, but still featured stars such as Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Otamendi, Giuliano Simeone, and Nico Paz leading the team.
In the first half, Argentina quickly took the lead 1-0 in the 8th minute through Valentin Barco, a prospective new signing for Chelsea, the Premier League club in England.
In the second half, Argentina extended their lead to 2-0 when Lionel Messi came on as a substitute for Giuliano Simeone in the 70th minute and scored a penalty two minutes later in the 72nd minute.
In the 87th minute, Argentina sealed the win with a third goal by Thiago Almada, another substitute who replaced Nico Paz. The game ended with Argentina beating Iceland 3-0, concluding their warm-up matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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