Defending champions Argentina easily defeated Iceland 3-0 on Wednesday in a friendly match ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Defending champions Argentina comfortably defeated Iceland 3-0 on Wednesday in a friendly match ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Lionel Messi scored a goal from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute at Jordan Hare Stadium in Alabama.
Argentina had taken the lead in the eighth minute of the first half through Valentin Barco. Thiago Almanda then added a third goal in the 86th minute. Argentina are in Group J of the tournament.
Argentina will play their first match against Algeria. The other teams in this group are Austria and Jordan. Iceland, however, have not qualified for this World Cup.
