00:07Argentina fans are probably saying their prayers worked as Lionel Messi not only returned to the
00:12field of play but scored as Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in their latest warm-up match. Messi,
00:18who picked up an injury with his MLS club Inter Miami two weeks ago, came off the bench to score
00:22from the penalty spot. The goal was the Argentines' 117th international goal on his
00:27199th cap as he's trending to be available for Argentina's opener against Algeria.
00:33We shift from one of the oldest players to the youngest at this World Cup as Mexico midfielder
00:38Gilberto Mora is the youngest player at the tournament at just 17 years of age.
00:43And while there are already rumors that Real Madrid are interested in the Mexican,
00:47he signed a new three-year contract with Club Tijuana. The talented midfielder will also done
00:51the number 10 shirt for Mexico at the tournament. And could Somalian referee Omar Atten still get
00:57his chance to officiate at the World Cup? Well, British Columbia Premier David Eby says the
01:01top-rated African referee should be allowed to officiate and added Atten will be welcomed and
01:06celebrated in his province, which will host seven matches in Vancouver. Despite being denied entry
01:12to the U.S., Atten was given a hero's welcome on his return to the Somalian capital Mogadishu.
01:17However, Somalia's Youth and Sports Ministry said the embassy in the U.S. was still trying to resolve the issue.
01:23And New Jersey residents have been told to plan ahead as the city warned commuters of serious
01:28traffic gridlock due to the World Cup tournament starting this weekend. New Jersey will host eight
01:33matches and even those held during the workweek are expected to create severe gridlock. However,
01:38the city will deploy extra buses while rideshare is another option for commuters.
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