Argentina defeated Austria 2–0 in their World Cup Group Stage matchday 2 fixture on Monday, 22 June 2026. The match kicked off at 17:00 UTC at a venue not specified. L. Messi opened the scoring in the 38th minute, finishing an assist from F. Medina to give Argentina a 1–0 lead at half-time. Messi sealed the victory with a second goal in the 90+5th minute, deep into stoppage time. Referee Amin Mohamed Omar of Egypt showed four yellow cards: S. Posch (40′), **F. Medina*...

Two unbeaten sides meet at the World Cup on Monday, 22 June 2026, when Argentina face Austria in their second Group Stage match. Both teams won their opening fixtures, with Argentina sitting top of the competition table on three points after a dominant 3-0 victory, while Austria also have three points following a 3-1 win. This match offers the winner a decisive step toward qualification for the knockout rounds, as a second victory would put one side on six points with one gro...