Nico Paz played for an hour in Argentina’s win against Iceland
Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in an international friendly match held in Alabama, with goals from Barco, Martinez, and Almada. Nico Paz performed well during his 58 minutes on the pitch as he considers his future club options.
Why it matters
International friendlies serve as key preparation for major tournaments like the World Cup, influencing player market value and team morale.
Link AUBURN, ALABAMA - JUNE 09: Nico Paz of Argentina runs with the ball during the international friendly match between Argentina and Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 09, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images) Getty Images Argentina head into the World Cup riding a seven-game winning run after a comfortable 3-0 win over Iceland in Alabama. They took the lead early with Valentin Barco firing home from 20 yards inside eight minutes.
The article is a standard sports match report focusing on player performance and game statistics.
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