- The match kicks off on Monday, June 22, at 8:00 PM East African Time (EAT) at the Dallas Stadium.
- This marks the first-ever competitive clash between Argentina and Austria at a FIFA World Cup tournament.
- Both teams enter the game on a high after winning their openers,Argentina dominant in a 3-0 win over Algeria, and Austria dismantling Jordan 3-1.
Argentina will be targeting to assert total authority over Group J when they lock horns with a dangerous Austria side on Monday evening in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Matchday 2 showdown at the Dallas Stadium.
Both heavyweights enjoyed a flying start to their respective campaigns on Matchday 1. The reigning world champions, Argentina, hit the ground running with a masterclass performance against Algeria.
Lionel Messi stole the headlines on his historic 200th international appearance, netting a sublime hat-trick to pilot La Albiceleste to a commanding 3-0 victory and propel them to the summit of the group.
Austria, eager to make a lasting impression in their long-awaited return to the global showpiece, showcased their trademark style under Ralf Rangnick to dismantle Jordan 3-1.
Austria are fully aware that pulling off a monumental upset against the titleholders would put them on the absolute brink of a historic place in the knockout phases.
What time does Argentina vs Austria match kick off Time?
The encounter is scheduled for Monday June 22, live from the Dallas Stadium, with kickoff slated for 8:00 pm East African Time.
Argentina vs Austria team news
Argentina are rolling out their full-strength side, with Messi leading the charge after that hat-trick against Algeria.
Up front, Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez bring goals and graft, while the midfield trio of Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, and De Paul do the dirty work. Emi Martinez in goal is still that penalty-saving hero from 2022.
Defensively, theya re solid too. Otamendi, Romero, and Lisandro Martinez give them plenty of experience at the back. No injury worries for Scaloni, so expect a settled XI.
Austria’s main threats are Arnautovic, who scored against Jordan, Sabitzer from midfield, and the ever-present David Alaba pulling strings at the back. Manager Helm has a clean bill of health too and should stick with a similar lineup.
Argentina Vs Austria Predicted Lineups
- Argentina: Emi Martínez,Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister,Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Thiago Almada
- Austria: Patrick Pentz,Stefan Posch, Kevin Danso, Maximilian Wöber, Phillipp Mwene, Nicolas Seiwald, Konrad Laimer,Marcel Sabitzer, Christoph Baumgartner, Patrick Wimmer,Michael Gregoritsch
Argentina vs Austria head-to-head record and recent meetings.
Argentina and Austria have only faced off twice before, both in friendlies back in the 1980s and 90s. They drew 1-1 in 1990, and Argentina won 5-1 in 1980.
Those results do not tell us much now, but the big story is that this is their first ever World Cup meeting, so there’s some real novelty to this clash.
Current Form.
- Argentina: W–W–W–W–W
- Austria: W–W–D–W–W
Argentina vs Austria prediction
Argentina head into this fixture as the heavy favorites to walk away with all three points, backed by an elite squad tournament pedigree, and the flawless momentum from their opening fixture.
Read more about other World Cup teams in 2026 below:
France national football team 2026
Morocco national football team 2026
Argentina national football team 2026
Mexico national football team 2026
Spain national football team 2026
Brazil national football team 2026