Video: Lionel Messi scores penalty for Argentina vs Iceland in final friendly before 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi jumped on the field, and in just three minutes, scored from the penalty spot against Iceland to extend Argentina’s lead in their last friendly prior to the World Cup. Lionel Messi started the match against Iceland off the bench as part of a careful strategy by head coach Lionel Scaloni to manage his … 더 읽기

‘People think Cristiano Ronaldo is an extraterrestrial, but he was a normal guy’: Former teammate Danilo praises Portugal legend

Former Real Madrid an Juventus teammate Danilo praised the Portugal legend claiming that “people think Cristiano Ronaldo is an extraterrestrial, but he was a normal guy.” Cristiano Ronaldo has left his mark on every single club he’s played for, influencing not only the fans but also his own teammates with his unwavering dedication. Reflecting on … 더 읽기

Why isn’t Lionel Messi starting for Argentina against Iceland in last pre-World Cup friendly?

Argentina is facing Iceland as their last friendly prior to the beginning of the 2026 World Cup, but Lionel Messi was left on the subs bench once again. Argentina faces Iceland on Tuesday, June 10, in the Albiceleste‘s final pre-tournament tune-up at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. Fans hoping to see Lionel Messi in the … 더 읽기

Argentina vs Iceland LIVE Updates: Minute-by-minute coverage of 2026 international friendly

Argentina takes on Iceland in an international friendly tonight. Stay right here for live, minute-by-minute updates from this final pre-World Cup matchup! Argentina is putting the finishing touches on its tournament preparations as they face Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. This high-profile clash marks the final warm-up match for the Albiceleste before they … 더 읽기

Lionel Scaloni reportedly eyes Guido Rodriguez as Balerdi’s replacement on Argentina’s 2026 World Cup roster

Following Leonardo Balerdi’s tournament-ending injury, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni is reportedly leaning toward naming Guido Rodríguez as his replacement for the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Scaloni has arrived at a critical decision point. The Argentina manager and his coaching staff must officially finalize and communicate their roster replacement for the injured Leonardo Balerdi before the … 더 읽기

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal are World Cup favorites because of their similarities to Messi’s Argentina, claims Klinsmann

Jurgen Klinsmann has named Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal among the favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing similarities with Lionel Messi’s Argentina as part of his reasoning. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, debates over the tournament favorites continue to intensify. Jurgen Klinsmann weighed in on the discussion, naming Portugal as … 더 읽기