Messi comes off the bench to score in Argentina’s final World Cup warm-up

Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in a World Cup warm-up friendly held in Auburn, Alabama on June 9, 2026. Lionel Messi came off the bench in the 70th minute and, with his first touch, won a penalty which he then converted to double Argentina's lead. The result gave Argentina a comfortable final preparation ahead of the 2026 World Cup.