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Messi's Penalty Secures 3-0 Win, Sets Age Record

6/11/2026

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Summary

Messi Scores Penalty

Lionel Messi scored a penalty in the 71st minute as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in Auburn, Alabama.
The goal was Messi's 911th career tally, his 117th for Argentina, and made him the oldest scorer in the nation's history.
He entered in the 70th minute, substituting while recovering from left-hamstring muscle fatigue.
Ezequiel Barco opened scoring and Thiago Almada added a third after Messi's penalty.

Summary

Argentina Friendly

The friendly between Argentina and Iceland kicks off on June 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM.
Viewers, including those outside the broadcast region, can watch on listed TV channels or live-stream platforms by using ExpressVPN to bypass geo-restrictions.
Argentina enter on a five-match winning streak while Iceland arrive after three defeats in five matches, having conceded eight goals.
The sides previously met in a 1-1 draw at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

History

Historical Context

Argentina’s first World Cup triumph came in 1978, when host nation defeated the Netherlands 3-1 amid Videla’s military regime, launching a legacy of star-forward dominance that continued with Maradona’s five-goal heroics in the 1986 title and Messi’s captaincy in the 2022 win. The side now boasts three championships and 47 victories in 88 World Cup matches.

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Messi Scores Penalty

Lionel Messi scored a penalty in the 71st minute as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in Auburn, Alabama.
The goal was Messi's 911th career tally, his 117th for Argentina, and made him the oldest scorer in the nation's history.
He entered in the 70th minute, substituting while recovering from left-hamstring muscle fatigue.
Ezequiel Barco opened scoring and Thiago Almada added a third after Messi's penalty.

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