World Champion Argentina to Face Iceland June 9 at Jordan-Hare Stadium
Auburn Tigers • • sports
Key Points:
- Argentina, the current FIFA World Cup champions, will play Iceland at Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 9 at 7:30 p.m. CT, marking the first international soccer match at the iconic college football venue.
- The match is part of the Road to 26 series, leading up to the World Cup in North America this summer, and aims to bring global attention to Auburn University and its community.
- Argentina, ranked third globally and led by Lionel Messi, previously drew 1-1 with Iceland in the 2018 World Cup group stage, a match remembered for Iceland's first World Cup goal and their famous Viking clap.
- Tickets start at $45 and go on sale April 15, with exclusive pre-sale access available through RoadTo26.com; the event is expected to boost local businesses and showcase Auburn’s hospitality.
- Road to 26 is a U.S.-based international soccer match series co-promoted by Unified Events and Florida Citrus Sports, featuring top national teams like Brazil, France, and Colombia in high-profile matches ahead of the World Cup.
