Argentina national team captain Lionel Messi made a media impression, seven days before facing the Algerian national team.
This match will be held in Kansas City, USA, for the first round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. It is part of a group that also includes the Jordanian and Austrian teams.
Lionel Messi said: “I’m happy, I’m enjoying every moment, and I’m excited as usual. I felt in a great psychological state, and I was eager to start, and I got rid of any fears you might have (he had a leg injury before). We have only one week to prepare everyone and get in our best condition to start the competition.”
Striker Messi entered the field as a substitute in the 70th minute of the match between his Argentine national team and its Icelandic rival, and scored a goal from a penalty kick after only two minutes. Contributing to a heavy victory (3-0) for his team.
The activities of this match were held in America in the early hours of Tuesday morning, noting that Messi watched from the bench the friendly confrontation against Honduras (winning 2-0) last Sunday.
He added in statements to the Argentine television network Tech Sports: “We will play the World Cup in a group whose teams all want to win, and always aspire for more. We will start with a strong desire, great enthusiasm, and complete confidence in our abilities. We will try, as we have always done to you, to assure everyone that we are making our utmost efforts.”
