Argentina forward Lionel Messi said the reason he played 20 minutes in the friendly against Iceland was because he had been feeling slightly uncomfortable since arriving. In this match, Messi converted a penalty kick, scoring his 117th goal for his country. ``I was as excited as always. I wanted to play a little bit today, but I felt a little uncomfortable from the moment I arrived,'' Messi said, in a video posted on TyC Sports' social media. For 38-year-old Messi, the upcoming World Cup will be his sixth appearance in his career. The tournament will be held from June 11th to July 19th, 2026 in three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Argentina will face Algeria, Austria and Jordan in Group J.