Lionel Messi hopes to retake the lead at the head of the FIFA World Cup 2026 goal charts when Argentina faces Austria on Monday.
June 16, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.; Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal to complete a hat-trick. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
How to Watch Argentina vs Austria
- Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM EDT
- Channel: FOX 4K
- Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Reigning World Cup champion Argentina is back in action at AT&T Stadium on Monday when Lionel Messi leads his troops back into battle against Austria. Both teams won their opening fixtures of the tournament and sit level on points at the top of Group J ahead of what could be a crucial crossroads in their World Cup journeys.
Messi started as he means to go on after netting all three goals in Argentina’s 3-0 annihilation of Algeria to set the tone in the first match of its title defense. Austria also bagged three in a resounding win over World Cup debutant Jordan last time out but has a far heftier challenge today in Arlington, Texas.
There’s much weightier pressure coming into this clash, with both teams fully aware that the victor will most likely go on to finish first in Group J. The record between these teams after three previous meetings reads both nations boast one win and a draw, though this will be the first time they’ve faced off since 1990.
La Albiceleste boss Lionel Scaloni will defer to Nahuel Molina after a hamstring injury forced Gonzalo Montiel off against Algeria. That could end up being the only change for either side, however, with wing-back Stefan Posch the only doubt for Austria due to a broken jaw, though it’s believed he could still play with a brace.
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