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Messi Returns: Scores 117th Goal in World Cup Warm-up

11 Jun

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Lionel Messi scored his 117th international goal.
Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in a warm-up match.
Messi converted a penalty kick after returning from injury.

Messi Returns: Scores 117th Goal in World Cup Warm-up

Lionel Messi celebrated his return from injury by scoring his 117th international goal in Argentina's 3-0 victory against Iceland on Tuesday. The match was a final warm-up game for Argentina before the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Messi entered the game as a substitute in the 70th minute and immediately impacted the match. He calmly converted a penalty in the 72nd minute, extending Argentina's lead after Valentin Barco had opened the scoring earlier in the match. This goal marked his 911th career goal for club and country.

The Argentine squad showcased increased attacking strength in the second half with strategic substitutions. Thiago Almada added a third goal late in the game, securing a decisive win for Argentina. This performance provides a strong boost of confidence ahead of their World Cup title defense.

Argentina is set to begin their World Cup campaign against Algeria on June 16, followed by matches against Austria and Jordan in Group J.

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