A heavyweight Group J clash awaits as Argentina and Austria meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Monday, June 22, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With both teams collecting three points on Matchday 1, the winner will take a significant step toward securing first place in the group.
Argentina could hardly have asked for a better start to their World Cup campaign, defeating Algeria 3-0 with authority. The world champions are currently riding an eight-game winning streak and have showcased remarkable defensive solidity, allowing only two goals across their previous ten matches.
Lionel Messi produced a masterclass in the opening fixture, scoring all three goals against Algeria and matching Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup record of 16 goals.
Read through our Argentina vs Austria prediction before committing to a bet.
Argentina vs Austria prediction for the 2026 World Cup
Our pre-match breakdown shows just how tricky it can be to dig out value in a World Cup tie of this calibre. You will find our top Argentina vs Austria prediction below:
Double Chance: Argentina or Draw
Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Argentina is tipped to come out on top, with 58% of the odds leaning towards their win.
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Argentina vs Austria: head-to-head
Argentina and Austria share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.
Argentina at the 2026 World Cup
Argentina arrive having already played 1 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Argentina National Team:
At the World Cup:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
3 point(s) per game on average
3 goals scored at the World Cup (3 per game)
0 goals conceded at the World Cup (0 per game)
Argentina National Team in 2026
17 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 4 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Lionel Messi with 8 goal(s)
Most assists: Enzo Fernández with 3
Austria at the 2026 World Cup
Austria go into this tie with 1 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.
Here is what Austria National Team have managed so far:
At the World Cup
1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
3 point(s) per game on average
3 goals scored at the World Cup (3 per game)
1 goals conceded at the World Cup (1 per game)
Austria National Team in 2026
10 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Marko Arnautović with 8 goal(s)
Most assists: Marcel Sabitzer with 3
Argentina vs Austria statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
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Argentina vs Austria probable lineups
See the likely starting elevens below for our Argentina vs Austria prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
The lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.
How to watch Argentina vs Austria live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Argentina vs Austria live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 18:00 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.
More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Argentina vs Austria:
Further 2026 World Cup predictions
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Match details: Argentina vs Austria
🆚 Fixture Argentina vs Austria
🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date Monday, 22/06/2026
🕐 Kick-off 18:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue AT&T Stadium, Arlington
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