Match Center: Argentina vs Austria — FIFA World Cup 2026
ArgentinaVS
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 · 17:00 UTC
AustriaGroup J · Match 43•AT&T Stadium, Dallas
Pre-Match
Prediction & Build-Up
Match Prediction
Winner pick: Argentina
ARG
39%
vs
Draw
34%
vs
AUT
27%
Model lean: Argentina. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings between the two sides
ARG wins
1
Draws
0
AUT wins
4
- 2024-02-15AUT 3 - 2 ARG · Continental FinalMOTM: Marco Tanaka
- 2022-07-24ARG 1 - 2 AUT · FIFA WC QualifierMOTM: Omar Silva
- 2021-11-10ARG 1 - 2 AUT · International FriendlyMOTM: Yuki Berg
- 2020-02-26ARG 0 - 1 AUT · Confederations CupMOTM: Carlos Hassan
- 2018-05-27ARG 3 - 2 AUT · Nations LeagueMOTM: Felix Hansen
Last 3 - Form Guide
Most recent results for each side
ArgentinaWLL- 2026-03-10vs BRA · International Friendly1-0
- 2026-02-15vs NED · Continental Final1-2
- 2026-01-20vs MEX · Continental Final0-1
AustriaWWW- 2026-03-10vs ESP · International Friendly2-1
- 2026-02-15vs POR · International Friendly2-0
- 2026-01-20vs ARG · Nations League2-0
Recent Man-of-the-Match Form
Standout performers from related fixtures
- ARG2026-05-10Lionel MessiFree-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.
MAR2026-04-13Achraf HakimiTransition outlet; chalked up a goal and seven duels won.
BRA2026-03-16Vinícius Jr.Two assists, one decisive carry through the left channel.- MAR2026-02-19Achraf HakimiTransition outlet; chalked up a goal and seven duels won.
Key Players to Watch
- ARGArgentinaLionel MessiRight half-space playmaker and final-ball creator
- ARGArgentinaLautaro MartínezPenalty-box finisher and pressing forward
- AUTAustriaDavid AlabaDefensive organiser and set-piece delivery
- AUTAustriaMarcel SabitzerHigh-energy midfielder, late runner