Argentina v Iceland, last friendly: where to watch, likely XI, No 10? | OneFootball

Argentina face Iceland in Alabama in what will be their final tune-up before their 2026 World Cup debut against Algeria. After beating Honduras 2-0, Lionel Scaloni is looking to give playing time to the core lineup shaping up for the World Cup opener on June 16.

The team and the latest updates

The big news for La Albiceleste is that Lionel Messi will get minutes after recovering from a muscle injury suffered at Inter Miami, although it is still unclear whether he will start among the eleven or come off the bench to gain match fitness.

In defense, the picture is already clear: Agustín Giay will keep his place on the right after edging out Nicolás Capaldo, Facundo Medina will play at left-back, and the center-back pairing will be Nicolás Otamendi and Lisandro Martínez, with Cristian Romero and Gonzalo Montiel as options to come on in the second half.

As for absences, Emiliano Martínez, Leandro Paredes, and Julián Álvarez are still recovering from their respective injuries and will not be risked for this match, with the plan for them to be in top condition for the opener against Algeria, where both “Dibu” and Álvarez are expected to start.

Argentina’s probable lineup:

Where to watch live

The match will be played this Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama.

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