With Messi in mind, Argentina is also dreaming of this World Cup, most likely the last for the "flea". With the reigning champion's stuff, Argentina sent a clear message to all those who intend to dethrone them, as they triumphed with a clean 3-0 score against Iceland. Coach Scaloni had rested almost all of his important starters, but despite this detail they found the advantage goal in the 8th minute with Barco.

At the start of the second half, Scaloni made 5 immediate substitutions, while in the 70th minute he also threw Leo Messi onto the field. 88 thousand fans chanted his name, while two minutes later Argentina won a penalty. From the penalty spot, Messi proved to be accurate by doubling the figures. This was his 117th goal in 199 matches with the Argentine national team. In the 86th minute it was Thiago Almada who mortgaged the score to 3-0.

After the match, Messi appeared pleased with the goal and what the team gave on the field: "I'm happy, I'm enjoying every moment and as always I have confidence. I felt very good, I needed to get rid of the fear I had due to a concern I had this period. We still have a week to go to the World Cup in optimal conditions. Is Argentina the favorite to win the World Cup? We have a winning group that demands more and more. We will try, as always. The fans should have no doubts, we will give everything. One thing is for sure, it will be difficult for any rival to beat us, we are a very strong representative team", Messi said.

Argentina will make their World Cup debut on June 16 against Algeria. Argentina is in Group J along with Austria, Algeria and Jordan.