Argentina vs Austria

World Cup · Group Stage 2
ArgentinaArgentina
2-0
AustriaAustria
World Cup · Group Stage 2
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Match summary

Half time1-0
Full time2-0

Argentina beat Austria 2-0. Argentina led 1-0 at half time.

Match timeline
Argentina
Austria
0′45′90′
How the goals came
  1. 1-0L. Messi38′
  2. 2-0L. Messi90′

L. Messi opened the scoring for Argentina, set up by F. Medina (38′). L. Messi made it 2-0 for Argentina (90′).

Cards and VAR

VAR confirmed a penalty for Argentina (7′). Lionel Messi missed a penalty for Argentina (9′). Yellow cards: Argentina 2, Austria 2.

In numbers

ArgentinaAustria
54%Possession46%
12Shots6
5Shots on target1
1Corners3
2.36Expected goals (xG)0.53

Argentina had 54% of the ball. Shots: Argentina 12 (5 on target), Austria 6 (1). Expected goals (xG): Argentina 2.36, Austria 0.53. Top rated: Lionel Messi (Argentina), 9.3.

Match facts

Competition
World Cup · Group Stage 2
Kickoff
Stadium
AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Referee
Amin Mohamed Omar, Egypt
Goals
Argentina: L. Messi 38′, L. Messi 90′

Questions and answers

Who won Argentina vs Austria?

Argentina beat Austria 2-0. L. Messi opened the scoring for Argentina in the 38th minute.

Who scored in Argentina vs Austria?

Argentina: L. Messi 38′, L. Messi 90′.

What were the key stats of Argentina vs Austria?

Argentina had 54% of the ball. Shots: Argentina 12 (5 on target), Austria 6 (1). Expected goals (xG): Argentina 2.36, Austria 0.53. Corners: Argentina 1, Austria 3.

Who was the best player in Argentina vs Austria?

Top rated: Lionel Messi (Argentina), 9.3. He scored 2 of the goals.

Were there any red cards in Argentina vs Austria?

No player was sent off.

When and where was Argentina vs Austria played?

Argentina vs Austria was played on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. Stadium: AT&T Stadium, Arlington. Competition: World Cup, Group Stage 2.

Who started for Argentina and Austria?

Argentina (4-4-2, coach Lionel Scaloni): E. Martinez, N. Molina, C. Romero, L. Martinez, F. Medina, R. de Paul, A. Mac Allister, E. Fernandez, T. Almada, L. Messi, L. Martinez. Austria (4-2-3-1, coach Ralf Rangnick): A. Schlager, S. Posch, K. Danso, D. Alaba, K. Laimer, N. Seiwald, X. Schlager, R. Schmid, P. Wanner, M. Sabitzer, M. Gregoritsch.

Who refereed Argentina vs Austria?

Amin Mohamed Omar, Egypt was the referee.