Argentina and Austria will face each other in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J group stage match at Dallas Stadium on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.
m. ET.
>>> Egypt Defeats New Zealand to Secure Historic World Cup Victory
Both national teams enter the contest with three points each following victories in their respective opening matches of the tournament.
Opening Wins Set Up Crucial Match
Argentina secured a 3-0 shutout win against Algeria in their opener. Lionel Messi scored a hat trick, tying Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 men's World Cup goals.
Austria defeated Jordan 3-1 to claim their first World Cup victory since 1990.
>>> Egypt Secures Historic First World Cup Victory Over New Zealand
The win marked their return to the tournament after a 28-year absence, with goals scored by Marko Arnautovic and Romano Schmid.
The historical head-to-head record between Argentina and Austria stands at 1-1-1 across three prior meetings. Their most recent encounter ended in a draw in 1990.
Following Monday's match, Argentina is scheduled to play Jordan at Dallas Stadium on June 27.
>>> World Cup as a Hand Mirror to US Isolationism and Division
Austria will travel to face Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on the same day.