Football star Lionel Messi, returning from injury, showcased his brilliance with a remarkable goal as Argentina triumphed 3-0 over Iceland in their final warm-up game before the FIFA World Cup 2026. Despite a strong start by Iceland, Argentina’s Valentin Barco opened the scoring early in the match with a goal from outside the box. The first half ended with Argentina leading 1-0 after continuous pressure on Iceland’s defense.
Argentina made significant changes at halftime, introducing Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, and Lautaro Martinez, enhancing their attacking prowess. The game took a turn when Messi, initially on the bench, entered the field and swiftly made an impact, setting up a penalty for Martinez, which Messi converted calmly in the 72nd minute, marking his 117th international goal. Thiago Almada sealed the victory in the 86th minute, capping off a well-coordinated play involving Messi and Martinez.
The win propels Argentina into the upcoming World Cup with momentum and a fit Messi. The defending champions will kick off their campaign against Algeria on June 16, followed by matches against Austria and Jordan in Group J.
