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'Very excited' Messi talks up Argentina's chances of defending World Cup crown

Lionel Messi talked up Argentina's chances of defending their World Cup crown after a thumping 3-0 win over Iceland in their final warm-up game. The Inter Miami star got his name on the scoresheet after coming on in the second half to break a long-standing international record for his country.

📽️ | Messi scores as super-sub in Argentina win

Lionel Messi proved he is ready to lead Argentina's World Cup defence after making a goalscoring return to action in a 3-0 friendly win over Iceland. After missing the previous warm-up match due to fitness concerns, the legendary number 10 needed just moments to make his mark from the penalty spot in Alabama.

Argentina vs Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

Comprehensive match preview of Argentina vs Algeria at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

Messi fitness boost for Argentina ahead of 2026 World Cup

Argentina fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief as Lionel Scaloni has provided a positive fitness update on Lionel Messi ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Inter Miami superstar is set to return to action in a final warm-up fixture following a brief spell on the sidelines with a muscle complaint.

Not an insult! Lineker explains why Messi is better than Ronaldo

Former Barcelona and England striker Gary Lineker has once again weighed in on the eternal Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo debate, insisting that placing the Argentine above the Portuguese is simply a matter of footballing fact rather than a personal insult. Lineker also revealed how his unwavering stance on the GOAT debate caused a personal rift with the Al-Nassr and Portugal superstar.

Messi and adidas get nostalgic with World Cup 2026 collection

Celebrating Messi's last dance on the biggest stage of them all.

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Pos	Équipe	P	V	N	D	BP	A	+/-	Pts	Forme
2	LNZ Cherkasy	30	18	6	6	39	17	22	60	V D V N N
3	Polissya Zhytomyr	30	18	5	7	51	21	30	59	V N D V V
4	Dynamo Kyiv	30	17	6	7	66	36	30	57	V V V N D
5	Metalist 1925	30	13	12	5	36	19	17	51	V N N N D
6	FC Kolos Kovalivka	30	13	10	7	30	25	5	49	V D D V V

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