Argentina's Pre-World Cup Warm-Up: Passport Leak and Victory Over Iceland

In a recent incident, the passport details of the Argentina national football team were leaked ahead of their friendly match against Iceland. Despite this security oversight, Argentina showcased their strength with a 3-0 victory, concluding their preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Key players like Lionel Messi made significant contributions during the match. The squad is set to face Algeria in their opening World Cup game. Read on for more details about the match and the full squad list.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 10, 2026, 21:44 IST

Passport Information of Argentina Squad Exposed

A significant security lapse has led to the exposure of passport information for all members of the Argentina national team ahead of their friendly match against Iceland. This incident, reported by various news sources, revealed that the passport numbers, which were supposed to be redacted, were mistakenly included in the official team sheet. The sensitive documents were circulated without any blurring at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Alabama, making the details visible to the public.

Argentina Triumphs Over Iceland in Final Friendly

Argentina wrapped up their preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a commanding 3-0 victory against Iceland in their last warm-up match. Despite an early scare when Iceland missed a clear chance, the world champions quickly took control of the game.

Valentin Barco opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a stunning shot from outside the penalty area, giving Argentina an early lead.

In the second half, Lionel Messi, who came on as a substitute, made an immediate impact. His precise pass led to Lautaro Martinez earning a penalty, which Messi converted calmly in the 72nd minute, extending Argentina's lead.

Thiago Almada sealed the win in the 86th minute, finishing a well-coordinated play involving Messi and Martinez that broke through Iceland's defense. Argentina will kick off their World Cup journey against Algeria on June 16, followed by matches against Austria and Jordan in Group J.

Argentina's Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026

Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Geronimo Rulli (Olympique de Marseille), Juan Musso (Atletico de Madrid).
Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Nahuel Molina (Atletico de Madrid), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Nicolas Otamendi (SL Benfica), Leonardo Balerdi (Olympique de Marseille), Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur), Facundo Medina (Olympique de Marseille), Nicolas Tagliafico (Olympique Lyonnais).
Midfielders: Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors), Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis), Valentin Barco (RC Strasbourg).
Forwards: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Nicolas Paz (Como 1907), Thiago Almada (Atletico de Madrid), Nicolas Gonzalez (Atletico de Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico de Madrid), Lautaro Martinez (Internazionale), Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras), Julian Alvarez (Atletico de Madrid).