The Argentine national team returns to action with a clear mission: to take another firm step toward the Round of 16 and, in the process, secure first place in Group J. Lionel Scaloni’s team is in top form following its 3-0 victory over Algeria in its opener, with Lionel Messi in top form, scoring all three goals in Kansas City. They’ll face an Austrian team that also got off to a strong start with a 3-1 win over Jordan and currently shares the top spot in the group with the same three points.
That’s why this matchup is worth more than three points: the winner will have one foot and a half in the next round and will secure top spot in the group. Argentina arrives with no absences from its 26-man roster and with its championship-winning core from Qatar available. Austria, on the other hand, faces the tournament without Christoph Baumgartner, one of its most creative players, who was ruled out due to a tear in his right thigh sustained during World Cup preparations. Ralf Rangnick hasn’t even named a replacement for him: the team will compete with 25 players.
Date, time, and where to watch the match
The Argentina-Austria match will be played on Monday, June 22, at 2 p.m. (Argentina time). The national team’s game will be broadcast on various platforms. On free-to-air television, it will be available on TV Pública and Telefe, while TyC Sports will air it on cable. For those who prefer streaming, Disney+ and DGO will offer the match live on mobile devices or computers.
The stadium
The match will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth, one of the modern cathedrals of American sports. With a capacity of nearly 80,000 spectators (expandable to over 100,000), its giant suspended screen and retractable roof make it one of the most impressive venues at the World Cup.
Possible lineups
Argentina (4-3-3): E. Martínez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister; Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez.
Austria (4-2-3-1): A. Schlager; Posch, Danso, Alaba, Mwene; Seiwald, Laimer; Wimmer, Sabitzer, Schmid; Arnautović.
