Messi's Magic: Argentina vs Iceland at Auburn

0:00Auburn University's Jordan Hare Stadium, home of the Tigers football squad, is set to host a massive soccer clash between World Champion Argentina and Iceland on Tuesday, June 9th. Led by Lionel Messi, the A-Time Ballon d'Or King, Argentina's rolling into town as part of their row to 26 series prepping for the next. World Cup Defense Argentina holds down third spot in the FIFA rankings as three-time champs, while their only prior matchup with Iceland was that Wild 1-1 draw-in, the group stage of the 2018 World Cup. Iceland, sitting at 75th, marched their first U.S. visit since 2016. Auburn Athletics Director John Cohen called it a huge win for the university, bringing global eyes to the campus and community. Local Mayor Ron Anders is hyped too, saying it'll pump up the economy with packed hotels, spots to eat, and shops, all while showcasing Auburn's top-notch welcome. Tickets kick off at just $45 and drop Wednesday, April 15th at 9am, with pre-sale access

1:04now open at row226.com. This exhibition's about to put Auburn on the map, like never before, drawing fans worldwide for Messi's magic right here stateside. Stay informed with Birmingham News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.