ArgentinavsAustria

This match is one of the 72 group-stage fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pitting two of the four teams in Group J against each other. Every group plays six matches over roughly two weeks, with the top two finishers in each of the 12 groups advancing directly to the Round of 32 — where the knockout bracket begins. The eight best third-placed teams across all groups also progress, so even a third-place finish can be enough to keep a campaign alive.

Argentina enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as defending champions and one of the strongest favorites to retain the trophy. 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.

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 09:00 PM (17:00 ET).