On the verge of making his historic sixth World Cup appearance, Lionel Messi spoke about the strengths that make Argentina a fierce candidate to defend their global crown.

Messi's appearance, his sharpness on the ball, and a remarkable achievement reached during the match ensured that the evening in Alabama became far more significant than a routine pre-tournament friendly.

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.

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 comfortably defeated Iceland 3-0 tonight with goals from Valentín Barco, Lionel Messi, and Thiago Almada in their final international friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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.

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.

Argentina will square off with Iceland in a 2026 international friendly. Here’s how fans in the United States can watch the matchup live.

Lionel Messi's Argentina will face Iceland in their final friendly before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Only eight different national teams have won the FIFA World Cup in nearly a century since the tournament's inaugural edition.

Emiliano Buendia's chances to be part of the World Cup remain alive as Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni claimed that Leonardo Balerdi's position "can be covered" already.

Head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi will be returning to the pitch in Argentina's last friendly against Iceland.

After Leonardo Balerdi's injury, Lionel Scaloni opened the door for even more changes in Argentina's 2026 World Cup roster.

Argentina secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Honduras at Kyle Field tonight in their first official friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina squares off against Honduras in a pre-World Cup friendly tonight at Kyle Field, but captain Lionel Messi will not see the pitch as the coaching staff manages his physical workload.