Will Lionel Messi play at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Tuesday? Here’s an update

The countdown is officially on at Jordan-Hare Stadium. With just two days remaining until kickoff, the atmosphere in Auburn is electric as the city prepares to host a massive international soccer showdown between Argentina and Iceland.

A Historic Matchup in Auburn

This monumental event, originally announced in April, marks the first international soccer match ever held at Jordan-Hare Stadium. While the spectacle brings global attention to the Plains, the primary question on everyone's mind at 205focus.com remains: Will Lionel Messi take the pitch?

The Status of Lionel Messi

Soccer fans are watching closely as the 38-year-old superstar navigates his return to fitness. Messi was named to Argentina's World Cup squad but sat on the bench as an unused substitute during the team's recent victory over Honduras in College Station, Texas.

The legendary playmaker has been managing muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, which forced him to exit an Inter Miami match on May 25. However, there is optimism heading into Tuesday's clash.

What the Coach Is Saying

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni provided a positive update on Friday, noting that the icon is making significant progress. According to reports, Scaloni stated, “Leo is doing well. Leo trained for a part with the group, which is important. He’s not fully separated; he’s coming along. He may be part of the friendly matches, getting some minutes in these two friendlies. We’ll see if it’s the one tomorrow or the next one. But he’s doing a lot better and that gives us tranquility.”

Game Day Details

Whether or not Messi logs minutes, the stage is set for a high-profile exhibition. Argentina and Iceland are scheduled to kick off this Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. CT.