The FIFA World Cup is just one day away from kicking off, and teams are putting the finishing touches on their preparations. Lionel Messi, the Argentinian legend, reminded fans of his skills in a warm-up match against Iceland, scoring a penalty and helping his team secure a 3-0 win.

World Cup Excitement Builds

The World Cup launch event in Los Angeles featured FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who joked that the city would be “invaded” by soccer fans during the tournament. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in Portugal’s final warm-up game against Nigeria before the team heads to North America.

A tiny Caribbean island, Curaçao, is set to become the smallest nation by population to compete in the men’s tournament. The team has been enjoying the experience, sharing videos of players dancing and singing on social media.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is expected to have a presence at the World Cup, but officials insist their focus will be on security, not rounding up illegal immigrants. ICE will work with local and federal partners to combat human trafficking and stop counterfeit merchandise and ticket sales.

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.