Messi and Argentina Conclude SEC Roadtrip with Win Over Iceland

Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team concluded their SEC road trip with a 3-0 victory against Iceland during a pre-World Cup friendly match held at Auburn University on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The match took place at the Jordan-Hare Stadium, where a spirited crowd of over 88,000 fans typically enjoys college football games. Messi, who came off the bench in the second half, scored a penalty kick in this game, marking an important contribution for the Albiceleste as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

This friendly served as Argentina’s second game in one week within SEC venues, following their 2-0 win against Honduras last Saturday at Texas A&M University. Messi did not play in the match against Honduras, but he took the opportunity to swap jerseys with Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed.

Argentina is set to return to Kansas City to commence their World Cup title defense with a match against Algeria on June 16. Following this, they are scheduled to face Austria in Dallas Stadium on June 22, before concluding the group stage against Jordan on June 27. The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across three countries, culminating in the final match at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

All the games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live on FOX and FS1, with streaming available on the FOX One and FOX Sports apps.