Argentina secures knockout round spot with victory over Austria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:06 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 on June 22, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, to guarantee their advancement to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi's goals played a crucial role in the match, solidifying Argentina's position at the top of Group J with six points. The outcome also sets the stage for further matches in the group, with Jordan facing Algeria later in the evening. Depending on that match's result, Argentina could clinch Group J with a win.
- •Argentina wins 2-0 against Austria on June 22, 2026.
- •Lionel Messi scores to help Argentina secure progression.
- •Argentina finishes the match with six points in Group J.
- •Jordan vs. Algeria match will determine further group implications.
- •Next match for Argentina is against Jordan on June 27.
- 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: How Argentina clinched a spot in the knockout round from Group J
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