World Cup | 2026-06-22 19:00
AT&T Stadium, Dallas
📊 Match Insights
Lionel Messi aims to guide Argentina into the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup on Monday as they face Austria at Dallas Stadium.
Argentina secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday, positioning them at the top of Group J. In contrast, Austria sits in second place with three points, having won 3-1 against Jordan on June 17.
Doubts regarding Argentina's capacity to claim another World Cup title were dispelled when Messi delivered an impressive hat-trick against Algeria.
At 38 years old, Messi is just one goal away from breaking Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals, although securing qualification for the next round remains the priority for Monday's match.
A win would ensure Argentina advances to the round of 32, while a draw would likely suffice, guaranteeing them a top-three finish.
If Argentina secures the top spot in their group, they will face the runner-up from Group H, where Saudi Arabia, Spain, Uruguay, and Cape Verde are all currently tied with one point each.
Under Lionel Scaloni's management, Argentina has been nearly flawless in their last eight matches, winning all but two of those games while conceding only twice.
With six wins, one draw, and just one loss in their last eight competitive matches, a victory on Monday would mark their eighth consecutive World Cup win, matching the total from their previous 14 tournament games. Austria had a tense match against Jordan, needing a late own goal from Yazan Abu Al-Arab in the 76th minute to take a 2-1 lead, followed by a penalty from Marko Arnautovic in stoppage time.
📈 League Table (Position)
| # | Team | Pts | P | W-D-L | GD | FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
|
3 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 3 | W |
| 2 |
Austria
|
3 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 2 | W |
| 3 |
Jordan
|
0 | 1 | 0-0-1 | -2 | L |
| 4 |
Algeria
|
0 | 1 | 0-0-1 | -3 | L |
Chance for playoffs
📉 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Argentina
W
W
W
W
W
Austria
W
W
W
W
D
