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Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in Auburn as Messi scores from the bench before the 2026 World Cup opener

Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in Auburn in their final friendly before the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored from the penalty spot, while Valentín Barco and Thiago Almada completed a controlled win for the world champions at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Iceland offered a firm European test, but Lionel Scaloni’s side stayed in command

11.06.2026

Sports

Messi returns with goal for Argentina and eases injury fears in dominant win over Iceland

Lionel Messi returned for Argentina, scored from the penalty spot against Iceland and confirmed his readiness before the World Cup. The 38-year-old captain became the oldest scorer in national team history as Lionel Scaloni’s side completed preparations with a 3-0 victory

10.06.2026

Sports

Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 at Kyle Field as Scaloni's side keeps a clean sheet before the FIFA World Cup

Argentina defeated Honduras 2-0 in a World Cup warm-up at Kyle Field, continuing its final preparations before the 2026 tournament. Goals from Lautaro Martínez and Giuliano Simeone confirmed Lionel Scaloni’s controlled approach, a clean sheet, steady rhythm and valuable minutes for emerging players

07.06.2026

Sports

Messi recovery and Scaloni caution as Argentina prepare for Honduras and the 2026 World Cup title defense

Lionel Messi is gradually returning to group training after a left hamstring problem, while Lionel Scaloni is carefully managing possible minutes in friendlies against Honduras and Iceland. Argentina, the reigning world champion, open their 2026 World Cup title defense on 16 June against Algeria, with key players still under close fitness watch

06.06.2026

Sports

Nico Paz knee injury worries Argentina before World Cup 2026, with Buendía waiting for Scaloni’s decision

Argentina enter the final stage of preparation for the 2026 World Cup with concern over Nico Paz. The young Como midfielder is still dealing with a knee problem suffered against Verona, and the coaching staff are monitoring him day by day. If he is not ready, Emiliano Buendía is mentioned as a possible replacement

03.06.2026

Sports

Messi leads Argentina at the 2026 World Cup as Scaloni names squad for title defence

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina at the 2026 World Cup as the defending champions aim to protect the title won in Qatar. Lionel Scaloni has named his final 26-man squad, keeping the core of the champion team while adding younger options for the tournament in North America

29.05.2026

Sports

Messi in Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad as Scaloni keeps champions together for title defence in Group J

Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, setting up a possible historic sixth tournament appearance. Lionel Scaloni keeps the core of the Qatar champions, including Martínez, De Paul, Mac Allister, Lautaro and Álvarez, while Argentina face Algeria, Austria and Jordan in Group J

29.05.2026

Sports

Lionel Messi hamstring injury puts Argentina on alert before title defence at the 2026 World Cup begins

Argentina are carefully monitoring Lionel Messi after the captain left Inter Miami's match against Philadelphia Union early with discomfort in his left hamstring. Initial information does not point to a serious injury, but Lionel Scaloni and the medical staff are waiting for further tests before the 2026 World Cup

28.05.2026

Sports

Scaloni eases concern over Messi injury before Argentina’s final 2026 World Cup squad decision

Lionel Scaloni says Lionel Messi’s hamstring problem does not appear serious for now, but Argentina are awaiting further medical checks before confirming their final squad for the 2026 World Cup

27.05.2026

Lionel Scaloni

Articles with this tag

Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in Auburn as Messi scores from the bench before the 2026 World Cup opener

Messi returns with goal for Argentina and eases injury fears in dominant win over Iceland

Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 at Kyle Field as Scaloni's side keeps a clean sheet before the FIFA World Cup

Messi recovery and Scaloni caution as Argentina prepare for Honduras and the 2026 World Cup title defense

Nico Paz knee injury worries Argentina before World Cup 2026, with Buendía waiting for Scaloni’s decision

Messi leads Argentina at the 2026 World Cup as Scaloni names squad for title defence

Messi in Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad as Scaloni keeps champions together for title defence in Group J

Lionel Messi hamstring injury puts Argentina on alert before title defence at the 2026 World Cup begins

Scaloni eases concern over Messi injury before Argentina’s final 2026 World Cup squad decision

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