Messi scores on penalty as Argentina beats Iceland 3-0 in its final World Cup tune-up
Lionel Messi scored a penalty in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Iceland during a final World Cup warm-up match. The 39-year-old captain returned from a muscle injury to play 20 minutes ahead of the tournament opener against Algeria.
Why it matters
As a major global sporting event, the World Cup generates significant interest in player fitness and team readiness.
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 (June 9, 2026) in its final tune-up match before the World Cup.
The article is a standard sports report detailing match statistics and player status.
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