Lionel Scaloni emphasizes importance of matchup with Austria for Argentina

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has cautioned his team against underestimating Austria ahead of their June 22 World Cup match in Arlington, TX. After a strong 3-0 win over Algeria in the tournament opener, Scaloni pointed out the unpredictable nature of the World Cup, referencing other surprising results. He highlighted Austria's pressing style and solid team performance in qualification as components that could make the match challenging. Scaloni expressed confidence in his squad's readiness to compete, dismissing false reports surrounding Lionel Messi's family. Argentina will face Jordan in their final group stage game on June 27.

• 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni hopes his side can avoid letdown vs. Austria