The Argentine national football team defeated the Alabama Islanders 3-0 in Auburn tonight, in the final warm-up match before the World Cup, where they are defending their title.
Argentina took the lead in the eighth minute with a goal from Valentino Barca, the advantage was doubled by Lionel Messi from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute, and the final score was set by Thiago Almada in the 86th minute.
World Cup captain Messi played for 20 minutes after recovering from a muscle and tendon injury.
One of the best football players of all time is preparing for his sixth participation in the biggest football competition in the world.
Argentina will begin their title defense on June 17th in Kansas City against Algeria, and Group J also includes Austria and Jordan.
The World Championship will be held from June 11 to July 19 in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Argentina will be playing for their fourth title, having won the trophy in 1978, 1986 and 2022.
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