Both Argentina and Austria opened their 2026 World Cup campaigns with big wins, making this one of the day's must-watch matches. Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 behind a Lionel Messi hat-trick, and Austria earned a 3-1 win over Jordan.
Messi can make history again. A single goal against Austria will put the Argentine captain at 17 World Cup goals, officially overtaking Miroslav Klose as the tournament’s all-time top scorer.
The first and only time these two nations met was in 1990, and it ended in a draw (1-1).
Argentina vs. Austria World Cup Lineups
Argentina
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
- Molina, Romero, Martínez, Medina
- De Paul, Fernández, Mac Allister, Almada
- Messi (C), Martínez
Austria
- Goalkeeper: Schlager
- Laimer, Posch, Alaba (C), Danso
- Seiwald, Schlager
- Schmid, Wanner, Sabitzer
- Gregoritsch
How to Watch Argentina vs. Austria (TV & Live Streaming)
- Argentina: elevisión Pública, TyC Sports, Argentina Telefe, Argentina SportsDIRECTV Sports, Argentina DGO TyC Sports Play Disney+ Premium Argentina Mitelefe Paramount+
- Austria: SRF zwei,Servus TV, ORF ON
- United States: FOX, FOX One, Telemundo, Peacock, Fubo
- United Kingdom: BBC One, BBC iPlayer
- Bolivia: Red Uno, Unitel, Tigo Sports Bolivia, Entel TV
- Columbia: Caracol TVR,CN Television,DIRECTV Sports Colombia, DGODeportes RCN En Vivo Caracol Play, Disney+ Premium Surditu, Radio Nacional de Colombia, Paramount+
- Middle East & North Africa: beIN Sports MAX, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Congo, Cote d'Ivoire: Supersport Maximo 1
- Canada: TSN, CTV
- Australia: SBS, SBS On Demand
Kick-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (USA), 6 p.m. BST (United Kingdom), 7 p.m. in Austria, and 2 p.m. in Argentina.
