Lionel Messi gets World Cup boost

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Is Lionel Messi playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Excitement is building with the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off on Thursday, June 11.

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Lionel Messi may have 'completed' football but he still wants more at FIFA World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi goal inspires Argentina in final World Cup tune-up at Auburn
Messi set for World Cup tune-up against Iceland warm-up fixture, Scaloni confirms Argentina captain will feature
Lionel Messi is set to return to action for Argentina in their final warm-up match ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with head coach Lionel Scaloni confirming that the captain will feature against Ice...

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Argentina vs Iceland Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Warm-up: All eyes on Lionel Messi as ARG take on ISL
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FIFA World Cup: Spain, Brazil seek to revive golden eras, Argentina chase another ‘Messi’ miracle
Lionel Messi Scores On Return, Converts Penalty As Argentina Beat Iceland 3-0 To Round Off FIFA World Cup Preparations
After recovering from a muscle injury, the captain of the reigning world champions played 20 minutes and scored a penalty in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Iceland on Tuesday in its final tune-up match ...

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Messi returns, scores and sends strong FIFA World Cup warning
Messi scores as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in World Cup warm-up friendly

Messi, Argentina arrive in Dallas for the World Cup carrying an outstanding record on American soil

Since veteran superstar Lionel Messi first was selected to Argentina's senior national team, it has lost just once in 18 games held in the United States.

Argentina 3-0 Iceland (Jun 9, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN

The Argentine legend, who is working his way back from muscle fatigue ahead of the start of the FIFA World Cup, came on in the 70th minute and scored from the penalty spot right afterward in his team's 3-0 win over Iceland.

Argentina vs Iceland Lineups, Live Streaming, TV Channels, How and Where to Watch In USA & Other Countries

The reigning world champions will play their final World Cup warm-up game before beginning their title defense.