Argentina face Austria in Dallas, spotlight still on Messi
A win would also help Argentina avoid a possible meeting with Spain in the round of 32.
Argentina face Austria in a World Cup 2026 Group J match at Dallas Stadium in Texas, United States, on Monday (22/6) at 24.00 WIB, with the main attention still on Lionel Messi. After scoring three goals in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, Messi is again expected to be the difference as the defending champions seek a safe passage from the group stage. The match also matters for the tournament path: a victory over Ralf Rangnick's team would help Argentina avoid finishing second in Group J, a position that could set up a clash with Spain in the round of 32. Coach Lionel Scaloni said his team has maintained its intensity since winning the 2022 edition, while Enzo Fernández said the opening win has given the squad a boost in confidence.