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Argentina saw off Austria 2–0. Goalscorers — Argentina: L. Messi 38', L. Messi 90'+5.

Argentina met Austria in Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium in Arlington on Monday, June 22, 2026. It is one of the six matches in Group J, where the four sides each play three games and the top two advance directly to the Round of 32. With the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progressing, points here carry real weight from the opening whistle.

Argentina go in ranked 3rd in the FIFA World Ranking to Austria's 23rd — a gap of 20 places that gives Argentina the edge on paper. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Argentina of CONMEBOL against Austria of UEFA — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

Argentina enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as defending champions and one of the strongest favorites to retain the trophy. Under the continued guidance of head coach Lionel Scaloni, La Albiceleste have built a squad that blends the brilliance of their golden generation with emerging young talent.

Austria have re-established themselves as a competitive European force under Ralf Rangnick, whose intense pressing style has transformed the team into one of the most tactically disciplined sides in Europe. Das Team impressed at Euro 2024 with aggressive, high-energy performances that troubled top opponents.

Argentina: Argentina have won the FIFA World Cup three times: 1978 on home soil, 1986 in Mexico inspired by Diego Maradona's iconic performances, and most recently in 2022 in Qatar where Lionel Messi finally lifted the trophy. Austria: Austria have appeared at seven World Cups, with their best result being third place in 1954 in Switzerland.

The match is scheduled at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026 at 05:00 PM (01:00 PM ET).