The team is in excellent form, and De Paul is looking forward to the World Cup.

Argentina, the "Pampas Eagles," defeated Iceland 3-0 in a friendly match, thanks to goals from Valentin Barco, Messi, and Thiago Almada. Argentine midfielder De Paul stated that the team is currently in excellent form and is very much looking forward to participating in the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

Argentina's attack in the 8th minute was cleared, and Valentin Barco, at the edge of the penalty area, received the ball and fired a long-range shot into the net, giving Argentina a 1-0 lead.

In the 71st minute of the second half, Iceland's goalkeeper Olafsson fouled Lautaro while clearing the ball, resulting in a penalty for Argentina. Messi then converted the penalty, making the score 2-0.

In the 86th minute, De Paul crossed the ball into the box, and Thiago Almada slotted it home, extending Argentina's lead to 3-0.

In the end, Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in this friendly match, successfully building momentum for the World Cup with a winning streak.

De Paul, who plays for Inter Miami, said, "Those past achievements are history, and people will judge us based on our performance in this World Cup. We are eager to compete with all our might and fight from the first day of the tournament to the last. We are in very good shape in training, and the competition within the team is very intense."

"Argentina has always been a favorite to win the championship, and its fans have always held onto their dreams. My biggest dream when I was a child was to see Argentina achieve great things. We are very excited now, and we will give everything, even more, to bring joy back to the people."

In addition, Argentine striker Manuel López, who was also included in the World Cup squad, said, "Everything we are experiencing now is like a dream, and the support from the fans is incredible. When I learned that I had been called up, it was an unparalleled feeling."

“I must continue to maintain the performance I had at Palmeiras, not only by playing as the number 9 center forward in the penalty area, but also by dropping deeper to participate in the attack.”

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