June 22, 2026 22:22
Messi could make history today
Lionel Messi is on the brink of history: if he scores, he will surpass Miroslav Klose’s record to become the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s FIFA World Cup history. He tied at 16 goals with a hat-trick against Algeria.
Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a shot during a warm-up before the World Cup Group J match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, on June 22, 2026
June 22, 2026 22:20
The stage is set
Historically, the nations have met only twice. Argentina won the first 5-1 in 1980, while the second ended in a 1-1 draw in 1990.
Argentina enters tonight on a stunning eight-game winning streak across all competitions, including seven straight wins in World Cup matches.
June 22, 2026 21:13
Welcome!
Hello, all and a warm welcome to the Group J clash between Argentina and Austria in Dallas.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, Facundo Medina, Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo de Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Lionel Messi, Thiago Almada, Lautaro Martinez
Austria: Alexander Schlager; Kevin Danso, Stefan Posch, David Alaba, Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald, Marcel Sabitzer, Romano Schmid, Konrad Laimer, Paul Wanner, Michael Gregoritsch
Published - June 22, 2026 10:18 pm IST