2026 World Cup: Argentina National Team Defeated Austria

The Group J Matchday 2 game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Argentina and Austria has concluded. The match was played at AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas, USA). Amin Omar from Egypt served as the head referee. Argentina's players celebrated a 2:0 victory.

Argentina's forward Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the 9th minute, which was awarded for a foul on Lautaro Martinez, and in the 39th minute Messi scored the opening goal of the match. In the 90+5th minute, Messi scored a brace, setting the final score at 2:0.

After Matchday 2, Argentina have accumulated six points and lead the Group J standings. The Austrian national team have earned three points and sit in second place.

In Matchday 3, Argentina will face Jordan (June 28), while Austria will take on Algeria (June 28).