Argentina will conclude their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they face Iceland in an international friendly early Wednesday, with captain Lionel Messi expected to make his return after recovering from injury.
The reigning world champions will use the match as their final tune-up before beginning the defense of their World Cup crown in North America.
Argentina's coaching staff is expected to use the encounter to assess the squad's fitness levels and finalize tactical plans ahead of the tournament, while fans eagerly await Messi's potential return to action.
The draw placed Argentina in Group J alongside Algeria, Jordan, and Australia.
Although Argentina enter the group as clear favorites, the world champions are expected to face a challenging path against ambitious opponents looking to cause an upset.
Argentina will begin their World Cup campaign with a highly anticipated clash against Algeria on June 17 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The match is attracting significant attention as Algeria aim to make a statement against the defending champions, while Argentina seek a strong start to their quest for a fourth World Cup title.
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