Argentina Vs Austria Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Updates: Lionel Messi Eyes History
Live now Last Updated: June 22, 2026, 20:58 IST Argentina Vs Austria, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Today (ARG vs AUT Football Match Scorecard &
Live now Last Updated: June 22, 2026, 20:58 IST Argentina Vs Austria, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Today (ARG vs AUT Football Match Scorecard & Commentary): Defending champions Argentina return to AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Monday for their second Group J outing, facing an Austrian side that has quietly impressed in their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence.
Argentina won their opening match with three goals and a clean sheet, while Austria ran out 3-1 winners against Jordan, with Marko Arnautovic scoring a 102nd-minute penalty to seal the win. Both sides go into the contest level on three points, with Argentina ahead only on goal difference. The subplot requires little embellishment.
Against Algeria, Messi scored a hat-trick at age 38 — becoming the oldest hat-trick scorer in World Cup history and drawing level with Miroslav Klose’s all-time men’s World Cup scoring record of 16 goals. One more goal against Austria would move Messi clear on 17 as the outright record holder, breaking a mark that has stood since 2014.
Austria lack a true standout star but boast important role players from big clubs, including Bayern Munich’s Konrad Laimer and Real Madrid’s David Alaba. Ralf Rangnick’s pressing system will likely represent a sterner examination of Argentina’s structure than Algeria provided.
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