FINAL WHISTLE

Argentina wins and ends up with 6 points in the group, waiting for the next match to see if they qualify first. Austria ends up with only three points.

94' Goal by Argentina

After a counterattack by Argentina and a complicated finish, Lionel Messi appeared and scored his second goal of the match.

92' Yellow card for Argentina

Leandro Paredes commits a foul and the referee gives him a yellow card.

85' Substitution in Austria

Gregoritsch goes out, and Chukwuemeka comes in.

81' Argentina Substitution

Rodrigo De Paul and Medina out, Paredes and Tagliafico in.

78' Austrian Substitution

Wimmer comes in, Schmid goes out

76' Yellow cards in Argentina and Austria

Medina and Laimer were reprimanded after an altercation between them

68' Hydration break

66' Substitutions in Austria

Posch, Alaba, and Wanner leave the match, Arnautovic, Prass, and Friedl come on.

63' Substitutions in Argentina

Lautaro Martínez and Thiago Almada out, and Julián Álvarez with Nico González in.

57' Substitution in Argentina

Nicolás Otamendi comes in for Cuti Romero after he had knee discomfort following a collision.

54' Great save by Dibu

Emiliano Martínez saved a great free-kick shot by Sabitzer.

50' Pressure from Argentina

Lionel Messi leads the attack, he was offside but the Argentine team is trying to extend the lead.

45' Second half

Austria starts the second half of this match and will look to equalize.

52' End of the first half

Argentina secures a partial victory with a goal from Messi, 1-0

40' Yellow card for Austria

Posch receives a warning after throwing Almada

37' Goal by Argentina

Scoreboard 1-0

After a back pass, Lionel Messi scored the 1-0 for the Albiceleste

30' New offensives from Argentina

Messi and Enzo Fernández lead attacks against Austria's goal but fail to break the deadlock.

23' Hydration break

22' Austria's offensive

Dangerous attack by Austria blocked by Argentina's central defenders

16' Failed attack attempts

The Austrian team attacked the albiceleste national team, created danger but couldn't capitalize on it so far.

7' Penalty missed by Messi

Lionel Messi misses a penalty after shooting it outside the right post.

3' Dangerous attack by Argentina

Lautaro's offensive and possible penalty

1' Start of the match

The Argentine team makes the first kick to start this match.

Lineups

Austria:

A.Schlager; Posch, Danso, Alaba; Laimer, Seiwald, X.Schlager, Sabitzer, Schmid; Wanner, Gregoritsch.

Argentina:

Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister; Thiago Almada, Lautaro Martínez, Lionel Messi.

🏟️ When and Where

Argentina vs. Austria

2026 FIFA World Cup – Group J

📅 Date: Monday, June 22, 2026

🏟️ Stadium: AT&T Stadium, Arlington (Dallas, Texas)

👥 Capacity: 80,000 spectators

Kick-off Times

• Mexico (Central Time): 11:00 a.m.
• Dallas (CT): 11:00 a.m.
• United States (ET): 12:00 p.m.
• Argentina: 2:00 p.m.

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🇦🇷 Argentina's Preview

The Albiceleste made a dominant debut by defeating Algeria 3-0, thanks to an extraordinary performance from Lionel Messi, who netted a hat-trick. The reigning world champions once again showcased their class, experience, and ability to control the pace of the game.

Lionel Scaloni is sticking with the core of his championship-winning squad, with only minor adjustments expected. The potential absence of Gonzalo Montiel opens the door for Nahuel Molina to slot in at right-back.

Argentina displayed excellent collective cohesion, intense pressure after losing possession, and lethal effectiveness in the final third. The midfield trio of Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, and Alexis Mac Allister continues to be the engine of the team.

🇦🇹 Austria's Preview

Ralf Rangnick's side secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their opening match, confirming the clear footballing identity that defines the German coach's style.

Austria builds much of its game around high pressing, immediate ball recovery, and physical intensity. Their gegenpressing system could pose a real challenge for Argentina’s buildup play.

Furthermore, the squad boasts internationally experienced players who are currently in excellent form.

⭐ Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is once again the main protagonist for the Albiceleste in a World Cup. At 39 years old, the Argentine captain continues to make the difference and enters the match against Austria after scoring a hat-trick in the victory against Algeria—a performance that confirmed he remains the footballing axis of the world champions.

Beyond the goals, Messi has transformed into the orchestrator of the Argentine attack. Scaloni gives him total freedom to move between the lines, drop deep to participate in the buildup, or appear near the box to finish plays. That freedom makes the man from Rosario a constant problem for opposing defenses.

Against Austria, his main challenge will be finding space amidst the intense pressure from Ralf Rangnick’s side. If Messi manages to receive the ball comfortably between the Austrian midfielders and defenders, Argentina will be able to generate numerous scoring opportunities.

🇦🇹 David Alaba

David Alaba representa el corazón de la selección austríaca. El futbolista del Real Madrid no solamente es el capitán del equipo, sino también el encargado de organizar la defensa y transmitir experiencia a un plantel que busca hacer historia en el Mundial.

Su polivalencia le permite actuar como defensor central, lateral o mediocampista, aunque ante Argentina su función principal será liderar la última línea y coordinar la presión sobre Messi.

Alaba posee una enorme capacidad de lectura del juego, anticipación y salida limpia desde el fondo. Su experiencia en partidos de máxima exigencia puede ser determinante para contener a una de las mejores ofensivas del torneo.

🎯 Final Analysis

Argentina enters as the favorite thanks to their individual talent, experience, and collective cohesion. However, Austria possesses one of the most intense pressing systems in the tournament and could cause problems if they manage to dictate the tempo.

The Albiceleste will look to secure their qualification to the next round, while Austria aims to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the group stage.

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