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Group J • Group Stage • Match #43

🇦🇷 Argentina vs Austria 🇦🇹

Mon Jun 22 2026 • Kickoff 18:00 CT • AT&T Stadium, Arlington, USA

2026-06-22Kickoff 18:00 CTAT&T StadiumArlington, USAGroup JStatus: scheduled

Live score

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Match preview

Argentina vs Austria — what to expect

Argentina meet Austria in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #1 and #25 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Lionel Scaloni will set out Argentina, while Ralf Rangnick leads Austria — captained by Lionel Messi and Marcel Sabitzer.

Argentina face Austria in Group J at AT&T Stadium, Arlington. Kickoff 18:00 CT local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group J.

Argentina vs Austria live streaming

Streaming guide

Argentina vs Austria streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.

Argentina vs Austria TV channels (global)

Country / RegionOfficial broadcasters
United StatesFOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock
United KingdomBBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX
CanadaTSN, CTV, RDS (FR)
MexicoTelevisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX
IndiaSports18, JioCinema
PakistanTapmad, A Sports
AustraliaOptus Sport, SBS
MENAbeIN Sports MENA
BrazilGlobo, SporTV, CazéTV
GermanyARD, ZDF, MagentaTV
FranceTF1, M6, beIN Sports
SpainRTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+

FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.

Argentina vs Austria where to watch

Stadium & venue

AT&T Stadium

One of the two semi-final venues. Capacity: 80,000 (Arlington, TX, USA).

Opened 2009. Home of the Dallas Cowboys.

Travel: Driving recommended — ample parking lots.

Fan tips: Retractable roof keeps matches climate-controlled.

Full stadium guide →

Team news & predicted lineups

🇦🇷 Argentina predicted XI

Coach Lionel Scaloni is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Lionel Messi.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

🇦🇹 Austria predicted XI

Coach Ralf Rangnick likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Marcel Sabitzer.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

Tactical battle

Argentina approach

Defending champions led once more by Lionel Messi.

Austria approach

Rangnick's high-press machine.

Head to head

H2H record

Full head-to-head record published 24 hours before kickoff.

Key players

Prediction

Our call

A competitive Group J fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Match stats

Possession

Live

Shots on target

Live

xG

Live

Corners

Live

Result, goals & highlights

Result

Final score will appear here after the full-time whistle.

Highlights

Official highlights will be linked here after the match via the FIFA+ rights holder in your region.

Other Group J fixtures

Argentina & Austria — remaining fixtures

FAQ

What time does Argentina vs Austria kick off?

18:00 CT on Mon Jun 22 2026.

Where is Argentina vs Austria being played?

AT&T Stadium, Arlington, USA.

How can I watch Argentina vs Austria live?

Via the official rights holder in your country — see the broadcasters table and where-to-watch section above.

Who is favourite to win Argentina vs Austria?

A competitive Group J fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Which group is Argentina vs Austria in?

This is a Group J fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

How many caps and goals do the captains have?

Squad-level cap counts are confirmed when official squads are published — see the Argentina and Austria squad pages.

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