Argentina faces Austria in World Cup group match in Dallas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:32 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 10:32 AMYahoo Sports — Messi, Argentina play Austria in World Cup group match: All to know
"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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