Argentina vs Iceland: Champions Aim to Extend Winning Streak in Alabama

International Friendly  -  Argentina VS Iceland
Match Time:10-06-2026 09:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions, will take on Iceland in a friendly match at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Alabama as part of their preparations for the 2026 tournament. While Argentina aim to extend their winning streak to seven games, Iceland are looking to bounce back and avoid consecutive defeats.

Team Analysis:

Argentina enter their friendly against Iceland in excellent form, having extended their winning streak while maintaining strong defensive solidity and consistent goal scoring under Lionel Scaloni. In contrast, Iceland arrive struggling for results with a long winless run, making the reigning world champions strong favorites for the match.

Player Situation:

Lionel Messi has returned to Argentina's squad after injury recovery but is unlikely to start, as Lionel Scaloni may rely on other attacking options while easing him back into rhythm. Iceland are expected to stick with their defensive structure and hope striker Orri Oskarsson can lead their attacking threat against the world champions.

Result Prediction:

Argentina head into Wednesday's friendly in strong form and will still be confident of securing another win even without Lionel Messi. Iceland, meanwhile, have struggled badly for results in recent months, with only one victory in their last nine matches leaving their morale low.

Predicted Result: Argentina 3-0 Iceland.