Live coverage of the Argentina vs Austria football match score on June 23, 2026.

Match information: Argentina vs Austria

Time: 00:00 on June 23, 2026, Vietnam time

Location: AT&T Stadium, Mexico City

Tournament: World Cup 2026

Group Stage: Group J, Round 2

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Live commentary of Argentina vs Austria - Score: 2-0

90+2 minutes: Paredes receives a yellow card.

Paredes committed a foul from behind on Chukwuemeka, and the referee did not ignore the incident. A yellow card was shown to the Argentinian midfielder.

86th minute: Argentina's counter-attack opportunity.

Tagliafico launched a long ball down the left wing, where Nico Gonzalez broke free after Prass miscontrolled the ball. Danso rushed in to block the shot, and Laimer was also there in time to prevent Enzo Fernandez's rebound.

76th minute: Medina and Laimer both receive yellow cards.

Laimer put pressure on and then pushed Medina to the ground near the touchline. Medina then got up and retaliated, causing the referee to issue yellow cards to both players.

76th minute: Two players receive yellow cards.

Laimer approached and pushed Medina to the ground near the touchline. Medina then got up and retaliated with a foul, causing the referee to issue cards to both players.

73rd minute: Nico Gonzalez misses a chance.

From a corner kick on the left wing for Argentina, Messi lofted the ball into the area outside the 5.5-meter box. Nico Gonzalez rushed in to head the ball, but his shot went wide of the far post.

67th minute: Gregoritsch's header goes over the crossbar.

Sabitzer made a determined run down the left flank, beating two Argentinian players. His cross deflected to Gregoritsch, the Austrian forward outmaneuvered Lisandro Martinez, but his header missed the target.

65th minute: Messi denied by Schlager.

Messi broke through the Austrian defense directly, then dribbled the ball slightly to the left before shooting. The shot was shaky, but Schlager still managed to make a successful save.

61st minute: Enzo's shot is blocked.

De Paul made a breakthrough straight into the center, opening up a quick counter-attack for Argentina. He set up Enzo, who moved in from the left, but his subsequent long-range shot was blocked by Alaba.

55th minute: Martinez makes a save for Argentina.

Romero fouled Laimer near the Argentina penalty area on the left flank. Sabitzer took advantage of the angle to shoot directly at the goal, but Martinez managed to dive and punch the ball away.

50th minute: Argentina is ruled offside.

From a ball recovery in the center circle, Enzo played a through pass to Messi, who broke free to face the goalkeeper. Laimer managed to get back and make a tackle, before the linesman flagged for offside.

46th minute: Return after the break.

The shirt kicked off to start the second half of the match against Argentina.

45th minute: Argentina takes the lead at the end of the first half.

The first half ended with Argentina leading Austria 1-0. The two teams went into halftime with Argentina holding the advantage.

42nd minute: Yellow card after a collision.

Even after the ball had gone out of bounds, Posch deliberately used his shoulder to collide with Almada. The referee determined the foul was clear and issued a yellow card to the Austrian player.

38th minute: Messi breaks the deadlock.

Argentina escaped Austria's pressing on the right wing. Almada pulled the ball forward and passed it to the left for Medina, who delivered a perfectly placed cross. Almada let the ball go, and Messi placed a left-footed shot in the opposite direction of Schlager's run to score.

32nd minute: Alaba saves the Austrian goal.

Messi controlled the ball with one touch on the left side of the penalty area, setting up Almada who was unoffside after a cross from the left wing. Schlager rushed out but the ball bounced wide. Messi immediately followed up with a shot, but Alaba was there in front of the empty net to prevent it from going into the net.

23rd minute: Sabitzer fails to beat Romero

Posch delivered a good cross from the right wing into the Argentina penalty area. Wanner jumped but stretched slightly, sending the ball wide instead of into the net. Sabitzer was quick to follow up with a right-footed shot, but Romero blocked it with his foot. Austria were awarded a corner.

19th minute: Messi misses a chance.

Danso's poor ball control resulted in Austria losing possession to Argentina. Lautaro immediately threaded a pass through the middle to Messi, who beat Alaba, but his quick shot was blocked by Schlager's foot.

15th minute: The opposing team's cross is poor.

Mac Allister fouled Wanner, giving Austria a free kick on the left wing near Argentina's penalty area. Sabitzer took responsibility for the kick, but the ball went low and was cleared by the opposing defense.

15th minute: Shirt takes a free kick.

Mac Allister fouled Wanner, giving Austria a free kick on the left wing, near Argentina's penalty area. Sabitzer delivered a cross, but the pass was too low and cleared by the Argentinian defense.

9th minute: Messi's shot goes wide of the post.

Messi stepped up to the penalty spot, took a left-footed shot after a moment's pause, but the ball went wide of the right post.

7th minute: Argentina awarded a penalty.

The referee ran to the VAR screen to assess the situation and determine that Posch had committed a foul.

4th minute: Lautaro is being challenged by two Austrian defenders.

Messi controlled the ball with one touch to open up an attack for Argentina in the center. Thiago Almada threaded a pass from the left wing into the penalty area for Lautaro, but Posch and Schlager both tackled the ball, preventing the striker from shooting. The referee is consulting VAR before making his next decision.

Minute 1: The first half begins.

The opening whistle blew, and Argentina kicked off. On the other side, coach Rangnick opted for a defensive formation, aiming to neutralize Messi.

Context and importance of the match

Argentina vs Austria is one of the notable matches in the second round of Group J at the 2026 World Cup. Both teams won their opening matches, so three points in this encounter could give the winner an early lead in the knockout round.

Argentina got off to a perfect start, beating Algeria 3-0. Lionel Messi continued to be the center of attention with a hat-trick on his 200th appearance for the national team. That performance helped the reigning world champions solidify their confidence in their quest to defend their title.

Austria also entered the match with high confidence. Their 3-1 victory against Jordan showed that coach Ralf Rangnick's team was well-prepared, particularly in their pressing, transitional play, and ability to capitalize on opportunities. This is why the Argentina vs Austria match was anticipated as a direct confrontation between the two teams currently holding the advantage in Group J.

Balance of power: Argentina has more advantages.

Argentina was still considered the favorite before kick-off. The reigning world champions possessed many big stars, extensive experience, and the ability to control the tempo of the game better than most of their opponents.

Coach Lionel Scaloni has a very stable squad at his disposal. Emiliano Martinez provides reassurance in goal, while Romero and Lisandro Martinez give Argentina's defense a fighting spirit. When they need to play defensively, Argentina has enough quality to slow the pace and protect their lead.

Argentina's greatest strength lies in their midfield and attack. Enzo Fernandez, Mac Allister, and De Paul help the South American team maintain balance. Up front, Messi remains the main source of inspiration, but Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez can also make a difference with their movement, pressing, and finishing.

The key point is that Argentina is not entirely dependent on one individual. Messi remains the focal point, but the system around him is good enough to share the burden. This is a major difference that helps La Albiceleste maintain stability in tense matches.

Austria has the potential to cause problems for Argentina. David Alaba brings experience to the defense, Kevin Danso is strong in tackles, and Laimer and Sabitzer are two players capable of constantly applying pressure in midfield. If Austria drags the game into a high-speed contest, Argentina will have to be very focused.

History of confrontations: A highly anticipated first meeting.

Argentina and Austria have never met before. Therefore, the match in Group J of the 2026 World Cup will be the first chapter in the history of their rivalry.

This match is all the more noteworthy as both teams have 3 points after the opening round. Argentina has the status of a major team, while Austria enters the match with a relaxed attitude and confidence after their victory against Jordan.

There's no past head-to-head record to compare, but the current situation favors Argentina. The South American side has World Cup experience, a deep squad, and players who know how to decide matches at crucial moments.

Current form and squad

Argentina is currently on a five-match winning streak, scoring 15 goals and conceding only one. In their last seven matches, the South American team scored 13 goals, conceded only three, and scored in six of those games.

Austria has also maintained positive form with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches. The European team scored 11 goals and conceded 3. More broadly, Austria has scored 26 goals in 11 matches, averaging 2.36 goals per game.

Both teams are in a favorable position in terms of personnel. Argentina has all its key players available, while Austria has not suffered any major losses. This promises to be a high-quality match.

Predicted lineups for Argentina vs Austria

Argentina's expected lineup: Emiliano Martinez; Molina, Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez.

Expected lineup Austria: Pentz; Posch, Danso, Alaba, Mwene; Laimer, Seiwald, Sabitzer; Baumgartner, Arnautovic, Wanner.

Notable statistics for Argentina vs Austria

Argentina have scored in 6 of their last 7 matches, a rate of 86%.

Argentina have won all five of their recent matches in all competitions.

Argentina have kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 matches.

Argentina are unbeaten in 53 of their last 58 matches across all competitions.

Argentina are unbeaten in the first half in their last 17 matches at the 2026 World Cup.

Austria has won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 matches.

The shirt has scored 26 goals in its last 11 matches.

Austria have not lost in the first half in their last 15 away matches.

Austria are unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 matches across all competitions.

Argentina and Austria have never faced each other before.