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Watch: Messi silences injury concerns with stunning penalty in Argentina's 3-0 win
Published 10 June 2026 ยท sports
Lionel Messi eased fitness concerns ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by scoring shortly after coming off the bench in Argentina's 3-0 win over
Lionel Messi eased fitness concerns ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by scoring shortly after coming off the bench in Argentina's 3-0 win over Iceland. Returning from a hamstring injury, the captain converted a penalty just two minutes after entering the match. The victory boosted confidence as Argentina prepare to defend their World Cup title, with Messi set for his sixth tournament.
Published: June 10, 2026 โข 10:27 AM IST ยท Updated: June 10, 2026 โข 11:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Lionel Messi eased fitness concerns ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by scoring shortly after coming off the bench in Argentina's 3-0 win over Iceland.
Returning from a hamstring injury, the captain converted a penalty just two minutes after entering the match.
The victory boosted confidence as Argentina prepare to defend their World Cup title, with Messi set for his sixth tournament.