Argentina vs Iceland LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Warm-up Friendly: The stage is set for Lionel Messi 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 Iceland on Tuesday in Auburn, Alabama.
However, as the starting XIs are announced, Messi can only be spotted on the bench for Argentina. Nico Paz and Jose Manuel Lopez have bee entrusted with the task of leading the attack by manager Lionel Scaloni against Iceland. Messi missed Argentina’s 2-0 friendly victory over Honduras on June 6 despite taking part in the pre-match warm-up, as he continued his recovery from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring. The Inter Miami forward joined the national team camp after experiencing discomfort during his club’s MLS fixture against the Philadelphia Union before the league paused for the World Cup.