FIFA World Cup 2026
Argentina vs Austria is a Group J match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match takes place at Dallas Stadium on Monday 22 June and starts at 19:00 Netherlands time.
Match overview
Argentina vs Austria is the second group-stage match for both teams in Group J. After the opening fixtures, this match could become important for qualification momentum, group position and pressure before the final group game.
Argentina enter the tournament as defending world champions and one of the biggest names in international football. Austria return to the World Cup with a strong modern identity, high-energy football and a squad aiming to make a serious tournament impact.
Group J
Argentina are three-time men’s World Cup winners, with titles in 1978, 1986 and 2022. They enter Group J as defending champions and one of the tournament’s main reference points.
Austria return to the World Cup after a long absence and bring a modern style built around pressing, organisation and intensity. Their best World Cup finish came in 1954, when they placed third.
Group J also includes Algeria and Jordan. With the expanded World Cup format, every point can matter for direct progression or possible third-place qualification.
Why this match matters
Second group matches often define the direction of a tournament. A win can move a team close to qualification, while dropped points can make the final group match much more complicated.
Argentina will be expected to manage the match with control and quality. Austria’s challenge is to disrupt that rhythm, press aggressively and turn the game into a difficult physical and tactical contest.
Lineups and team news
The official starting lineups for Argentina vs Austria will only be confirmed closer to kickoff. Any predicted lineups, injuries or tactical previews should be checked again on match day before being used.
For now, the stable information is the fixture itself: Argentina vs Austria, Group J, Monday 22 June, 19:00 Netherlands time.
Previous meetings
Argentina and Austria have met three times before, all in friendly matches. Their most recent meeting before this World Cup fixture was a 1–1 draw in 1990.
Argentina arrive with the status of defending champions, carrying the weight and expectation that comes with winning the previous World Cup.
Austria return to the tournament aiming to turn recent progress into a serious World Cup campaign and a push toward the knockout stage.
What to watch
Argentina will likely look to control the rhythm, move the ball through midfield and use technical quality to create chances in key moments.
Austria may try to press high, force turnovers and create fast attacking situations. If Austria can disrupt Argentina’s build-up, this could become one of the more interesting Group J matches.
Watch at Sherlock Pub
Sherlock Pub will show Argentina vs Austria live in The Hague. For groups, reserving ahead is recommended.