AUBURN — They’re playing to a near-capacity crowd at Jordan-Hare Stadium in the middle of summer, and they’re not playing football. At least, it’s not that kind of football.
Argentina and superstar Lionel Messi will face Iceland on Tuesday, June 9 (8 p.m. CT, ESPN), playing on Pat Dye Field in soccer pitch form, taking part in the final Road to 26 friendly matchup ahead of the World Cup, brining a first-of-its-kind event to the Plains.
Want to watch today’s contest? Ahead of the match, here’s everything you need to tune in.
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