Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot in front of 88,000 fans in Alabama as Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in a World Cup warmup match. Messi entered the game in the 70th minute and converted his penalty kick immediately after coming on.
The Argentine legend is working his way back from muscle fatigue ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The cameo appearance allowed Messi to build match fitness while managing his workload in the leadup to the tournament. Argentina used the friendly to fine-tune preparations with their captain returning to form.