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Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Messi…Messi…Messi…Messi…Fans are set to cheer loud for Argentina star as The Whites and Blue will take on Austria at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J encounter. Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 is going to be a high-voltage match as both teams have won their first match, and winner of this match will seal the qualifications for knockouts.
The defending champions Argentina crushed Algeria by 3-0, credit to Lionel Messi’s hat trick. Messi showed why he is called the GOAT. One more goal in FIFA World Cup will etch another record in Messi’s name as he currently shares ‘Top-Scoring Player At World Cups’ position with Miroslav Klose.

Austria, meanwhile, defeated debutants Jordan by 3-1, but encounter with Argentina is going to be a tougher challenge. However, Ralf Rangnick’s side has the potential to make big upsets.
Argentina and Austria have only met twice for friendly matches with Argentina winning one and other resulted in draw.
MISS!!!!
Lionel Messi missed the penalty shot leaving everyone heartbroken. Messi hits the ball wide from the goal post.
PENALTY!!!
This means Argentina has a chance to score its first goal as world’s best striker LIONEL MESSI is set to take penalty shot.
PENALTY APPEAL!!!
Argentina has appealed for a penalty here and referee calls for VAR check.
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Dallas is painted in Blue and white as majority of fans support Argentina in this match.
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Argentina in their famous Blue and white stripes, and Austria is donning the Red kit.
KICK OFF!!!
It’s time for the action. Fasten your seatbelts as Messi show has begun.
TIME FOR NATIONAL ANTHEMS
Players of Argentina and Austria have lined up for the national anthems. This is a tradition followed by all the FIFA nations to showcase harmony and respect for each other. And of course, you can see the pride in the eyes of players for representing their country.
ARGENTINA vs AUSTRIA LAST 5 MATCHES RECORD
Argentina and Austria are flying high as they have shown dominance in previous outings. Looking at the last five games record: Argentina has won all 5 game while Austria win 4 and 1 ended as draw.
MATCH PREDICTION
As per the fans prediction meter, Argentina has 78% chances of winning the match, while Austria may come out as dark horses with 22%.
WARMP UP TIME
Team Argentina is out on ground for the warm up and all eyes are on their skipper Lionel Messi. Only 20 more minutes are left for the exciting Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 match.
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
For Argentina vs Austria Group J clash, 3 points are at stake, and winner of tonight’s match will seal the spot for knockouts. Both the teams won their opening games in a dominating style, and one more game is still left.
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
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Argentina
Predicted XI (4-3-3):
GK: Emiliano Martínez
RB: Nahuel Molina | CB: Cristian Romero | CB: Lisandro Martínez | LB: Nicolás Tagliafico
CM: Rodrigo De Paul | CM: Alexis Mac Allister | CM: Enzo Fernández
RW: Nico Paz | CF: Julián Álvarez | LW: Thiago Almada
Austria
Predicted XI: (4-2-3-1)
GK: Alexander Schlager
LB: David Alaba | CB: Philipp Lienhart | CB: Kevin Danso | RB: Konrad Laimer
CM: Nicolas Seiwald | CM: Xaver Schlager
LM: Marcel Sabitzer | CAM: Patrick Wimmer | RM: Romano Schmid
ST: Sasa Kalajdzic
