Argentina will face Iceland in a friendly match at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Alabama as they prepare for their World Cup opener against Algeria. The defending champions are heavily favored, with odds at -650 against Iceland, who did not qualify for the tournament. Lionel Messi is expected to play but will likely be substituted early to avoid injury risks ahead of the competitive fixture against Algeria. Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, is keen for the team to demonstrate their readiness, although the friendly is not expected to be highly competitive given Iceland's limited talent compared to Argentina's strong squad. The match atmosphere is anticipated to be lively, but the focus for Argentina will be on maintaining player health. Betting experts suggest placing a wager on under 2.5 goals, reflecting expectations of a controlled performance from Argentina as they aim to exit the match unscathed.