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Jordan-Hare Stadium to host Argentina vs. Iceland ahead of 2026 World Cup
The match is part of the Road to 26 series meant to showcase the top teams in the world across America.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:35pm
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An avant-garde interpretation of the high-stakes exhibition match between soccer powerhouses Argentina and Iceland ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Auburn TodayJordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama will host an exhibition match between Argentina and Iceland on June 9, 2026 as part of the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match is expected to draw a sold-out crowd of nearly 90,000 fans from across the Southeast and around the world, providing a boost to the local economy during the summer months.
Why it matters
This is Auburn's first international soccer game, and the success of the event is important for the venue to host more high-profile events in the coming years. The match is part of a broader series meant to showcase top national teams across America ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The details
The athletic department and city have been working on the event for the better part of a year. The Argentina team and organizations involved in planning the match selected Jordan-Hare because of its 87 years of history and its distance from Atlanta, one of the host cities for the World Cup. Auburn Athletics is partnering with Unified Events to host the match, which is part of the Road to 26 series. The stadium has almost 90,000 seats, and organizers expect a sold-out crowd. Tickets go on sale April 15 with prices starting as low as $45. The match begins at 7:30 p.m. Central Time.
- Jordan-Hare Stadium will host the match on June 9, 2026.
- Tickets for the match go on sale on April 15, 2026.
The players
Argentina
The reigning champion national soccer team of Argentina, one of the top teams in the world, will be playing in the exhibition match at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Iceland
The national soccer team of Iceland will be the opponent for Argentina in the exhibition match at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Auburn Athletics
The athletic department of Auburn University is partnering with Unified Events to host the exhibition match at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Unified Events
The event management company that is partnering with Auburn Athletics to host the Argentina vs. Iceland exhibition match.
What’s next
Tickets for the Argentina vs. Iceland exhibition match at Jordan-Hare Stadium will go on sale to the public on April 15, 2026.
The takeaway
The exhibition match between Argentina and Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium is an exciting opportunity for the Auburn community and the broader region to experience world-class soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The event is expected to draw a large, enthusiastic crowd and provide an economic boost during the typically slower summer months.
