Argentina faces Austria in World Cup group match in Dallas

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Argentina faces Austria in World Cup group match in Dallas
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Argentina and Austria meet in a FIFA World Cup Group J match at Dallas Stadium on Monday at 12 PM local time. Argentina's Lionel Messi, who scored a hat-trick in their opener against Algeria, plays in his sixth World Cup. Austria, coming off a 3-1 win against Jordan, seeks to challenge Argentina's strong start. Both teams are vying for a victory to greatly enhance their chances of advancing to the knockout stage.

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  • Match set for June 26 at Dallas Stadium, Dallas, Texas.
  • Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s opening win.
  • Austria won their first match against Jordan.
  • Argentina leads Group J with three points.
  • Both teams aim to secure knockout stage qualification.
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Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi back in action for Argentina as they look to take a huge step towards the knockout stages.

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