Argentina vs Iceland: Messi Magic at Jordan-Hare

0:00It's April 9th, welcome to Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. Auburn's Jordan Hare Stadium is stepping into new territory with its first international soccer match ever. On June 9th, World Cup champs Argentina take on Iceland at 7.30pm Central Time. This is part of the row to 26 series, building hype for the 2026 World Cup right here in North America. The series features top teams like Brazil, Egypt and France playing exhibitions across the U.S. Argentina, sitting third in FIFA rankings and led by Lionel Messi with his eight ball indoors, is gearing up to defend that title they won last time. Local leaders are hyped about the shift for the stadium, usually home to Tiger's football, concerts and high school games. Auburn athletic director John Cohen called it a huge win for the community, and Mayor Ron Anders is ready to roll out the welcome mat for fans. Worldwide, boosting the local economy big time. These two teams met before in the 2018 World Cup, where Iceland pulled off a 1-1 draw

1:03upset. Tickets start at $45 and go on sale April 15th, with pre-sale registration open now. Soccer fever is hitting Auburn hard, so mark your calendars and snag those seats to see Messi's magic up close in the heart of Alabama.