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    Match 41 · Group J · Matchday 2

    ArgentinaArgentina
    — : —
    AustriaAustria

    Monday, June 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET

    AT&T Stadium, Arlington

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    Group J standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1ArgentinaArgentina000000
    2AlgeriaAlgeria000000
    3AustriaAustria000000
    4JordanJordan000000
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    What each team needs

    ArgentinaArgentina

    With one match played, Argentina needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.

    AustriaAustria

    An opening win over Argentina would be a major statement and strengthen Austria's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatArgentinaAustria
    FIFA Ranking223
    World Cup Titles30
    World Cup Appearances188
    Best WC FinishChampions (1978, 1986, 2022)3rd place (1954)
    ManagerLionel ScaloniRalf Rangnick
    How They QualifiedCONMEBOL — 1st place (38 pts)UEFA — Group F runners-up (direct)
    2022 World CupChampions — beat France on pensDid not qualify
    CaptainLionel MessiDavid Alaba

    Prediction

    Argentina 2 — 1 Austria

    Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Argentina (ranked 2th) enters as the slight favourite.

    Match facts

    Argentina have appeared at 18 World Cups. Austria have appeared at 8.
    Argentina are ranked 2th in the world. Austria are ranked 23th.
    Argentina are the defending World Cup champions.
    Argentina have won the World Cup 3 times.
    This match takes place at AT&T Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

    How to watch

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    AT&T Stadium · Arlington · Capacity: 70,122

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