Prediction: Argentina vs Iceland

Making their final appearance before getting the defence of their World Cup crown underway this month, Argentina will meet Iceland at the Jordan-Hare Stadium in the early hours of Wednesday.

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Starting with Argentina, making major history out in Qatar four years ago as they got their hands on a first World Cup crown since back in 1984, Lionel Scaloni’s superstar squad officially get proceedings underway on June 17th when they meet Algeria in Kansas City. Arriving in North America widely regarded as a standout contender this summer, the mood in Scaloni’s camp appears to be at a red-hot high. Last seen getting the final stint of their pre-World Cup preparations underway over the weekend with a routine 2-0 win against Honduras, Argentina have now won all of their previous six consecutive friendly appearances and they have gained a reputation for their rugged defensive grit. Looking to make one final early summer statement in midweek, La Selection have conceded just a single strike since way back in September.

While talismanic skipper and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi might have been left as an unused substitute during Argentina’s 2-0 victory against Honduras over the weekend, Lionel Messi should get some minutes under his belt.

Likewise, making a valuable second-half appearance on Sunday, Tottenham defender Cristian Romero will also be desperate to regain some essential fitness here. Linked with a string of heavyweight European giants this summer, Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez could also be handed a full recall in the middle of the park.

As for Iceland, failing to find any kind of momentum during their downbeat World Cup qualifying adventure last year, Arnar Gunnlaugsson’s side have continued to show the same issues since opening 2026. Eventually falling to a 1-0 defeat against Japan last time out, the Blues have mustered just a sole win from any of their previous nine consecutive appearances across all competitions – a rut that stems back over the past nine months. Opening the New Year with a nightmare 4-0 drumming at the hands of World Cup finalists Mexico, Iceland couldn’t have asked for a tougher examination when they travel to the Jordan-Hare Stadium in the early hours of Wednesday. It should also be highlighted, Gunnlaugsson’s side have secured just a single victory on their travels since June 2025.

Despite only making a single Premier League appearance for Brentford this season, Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson will start between the sticks and earn a 23rd international cap. While Mikael Egill Ellertsson might have endured a nightmare maiden campaign with Serie A side Genoa, the 24-year-old will start in the middle of the park.

Playing his domestic football with Stockport County in England’s third-tier, 20-year-old Benony Andresson made his international debut against Japan last week and has been included in Iceland’s travelling squad.

Argentina vs Iceland Key Factors to Consider

• When Argentina and Iceland met for their only previous meeting at the 2018 World Cup, Wednesday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate in Russia.
• Argentina have won all of their previous six consecutive international friendlies on either side of opening 2026.
• The reigning world champions have conceded just a single strike over the past nine months.
• Iceland mustered just a sole win from any of their previous nine consecutive appearances across all competitions.
• The Blues have claimed just a single victory on foreign soil over the past 12 months.

Making their final pre-World Cup adventure in the early hours of Wednesday, Argentina will be looking to lay down one final statement of intent at the at the Jordan-Hare Stadium. Winning all of their previous six consecutive friendly appearances, the South American icons have also gained a real reputation for their defensive grit. Shipping just a sole strike over the past nine months, Iceland couldn’t have asked for a tougher examination here.

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