Argentina vs Austria

🔥 Argentina vs Austria Clash

Reigning champions Argentina face Austria in a crucial Group J match. Both teams won their opening games and will look to build momentum. A win for either side could secure a spot in the knockout stage.

Argentina

🏆Argentina are the reigning champions

📈Ranked 4th in FIFA rankings

🏟️Won 3-0 vs Algeria in MD1

👥Coached by Lionel Scaloni

Lionel Messi

forward · Paris Saint-Germain

Legendary forward

Angel Di Maria

midfielder · Juventus

Experienced playmaker

Cristian Romero

defender · Tottenham Hotspur

Talented defender

Emiliano Martinez

goalkeeper · Aston Villa

World-class goalkeeper

Austria

📈Ranked 34th in FIFA rankings

🏟️Won 3-1 vs Jordan in MD1

👥Coached by Ralf Rangnick

🤝First meeting with Argentina since 1998

Marko Arnautovic

forward · Bologna

Clinical finisher

Marcel Sabitzer

midfielder · Bayern Munich

Creative midfielder

David Alaba

defender · Real Madrid

Experienced defender

Heinz Lindner

goalkeeper · Basel

Austrian number one

Tale of the tape

World Cup titles

Teams in WC2026

Goals scored by Austria

Goals scored by Argentina

🎙️ WC Debut

Austria's Heinz Lindner made his World Cup debut in 2026, 12 years after his international debut.