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ArgentinaFIFA #1

Mon 22 Jun · 17:00VSAT&T Stadium · Dallas

AustriaFIFA #24

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RegionWhere to watchAccess

USATelemundo · PeacockSpanishSubscription / trial

USAFOX · Fox SportsEnglishTV / Cable

CanadaTSN · CTVEnglishSubscription

CanadaRDSFrenchSubscription

Latin AmericaOfficial broadcaster by countryDSports · Caracol · Televisa · GloboBy provider

Platform names are for reference. Availability and pricing depend on country and rights holder, and may change without notice.

The preview

Match preview

What is at stake

Top spot in the group is on the line: Argentina want to seal qualification and Austria dream of upsetting the world champions.

Recent form

Argentina arrive solid and scoring freely. Austria are on the rise after a strong Euro 2024, where they won a group containing France and the Netherlands.

Strengths

Argentina: talent, pedigree and a lethal attack. Austria: a high press, physical intensity and set-piece danger.

Tactical angle

Can Argentina handle Austria’s press when building out? If Messi gets the ball between the lines, he breaks the block; Austria pin their hopes on tempo and quick transitions.

Analysis · entertainment

Prediction Argentina vs Austria

Our pick

Argentina to win

Likely scoreArgentina 2 – 0 Austria

ConfidenceMedium

58/100

Key reasons

▸Argentina are world champions (2022) and Copa América winners (2024): pedigree, experience and a decisive Messi.
▸A finishing-edge gap: Julián Álvarez and Lautaro put away the chances Austria can’t afford to give up.
▸Austria are no pushover: under Rangnick they press high and compete, but tend to give way to individual talent.
▸Recent history and Argentina’s squad depth tip the balance.

Expected script

Argentina control the tempo with Messi between the lines and a high-class midfield. Austria, intense and very organized under Rangnick, will press high and make the first half uncomfortable. The world champions find the goal through individual quality and see it out with savvy; a hard-earned 2-0 is the most likely outcome, with Austria capable of causing problems from set pieces.

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Projected XI

Possible lineups

Projected — subject to change

Argentina4-3-3

23E. Martínez

26Molina

13Romero

19Otamendi

3Tagliafico

7De Paul

24E. Fernández

20Mac Allister

10Messi

9J. Álvarez

15N. González

Bench: Rulli, L. Martínez, Paredes, Lo Celso, Lautaro

Austria4-2-3-1

13Pentz

5Posch

3Danso

8Alaba

16Mwene

6Seiwald

4X. Schlager

20Laimer

9Sabitzer

11Gregoritsch

7Arnautović

Bench: A. Schlager, Lienhart, Wimmer, Grillitsch, Kalajdzic

By the numbers

Key stats

FIFA ranking

Argentina

FIFA ranking

#24

Austria

Form (last 5)

W W W D W

Argentina

Form (last 5)

W W D L W

Austria

ArgentinaAustria

#1FIFA ranking#24

World Cup 2022 · Copa América 2024Recent honors—

18Goals for (qual.)12

5Goals against9

Pedigree / finishingStyleHigh press / intensity

No recent meetingsHead-to-head—

Reference data; some values are approximate until the tournament publishes official figures.

Who to watch

Players to watch

Argentina

DEL

Lionel Messi

The captain: still the difference-maker between the lines and on set pieces.

DEL

Julián Álvarez

Movement, goals and pressing; one of the most complete forwards around.

MED

Enzo Fernández

The midfield engine: late runs, the final pass and tempo control.

Austria

DEF

David Alaba

The leader and reference point; clean build-up and authority at the back.

MED

Marcel Sabitzer

The creative hub; links midfield to attack and arrives late in the box.

DEL

Marko Arnautović

Experience and presence up top; will live off the few chances that come.

Full analysis

Argentina vs Austria: everything you need to know

The match in one line

The world champions, led by Messi, against an intense, well-drilled Austria under Ralf Rangnick that arrives high on confidence after shining at Euro 2024.

Argentina vs Austria prediction

Our Argentina vs Austria prediction favors Argentina with a 2-0 and medium-high confidence. Argentina lead on pedigree, finishing and experience; Austria will compete with their press and intensity. In the full report we compare the 14 most popular betting markets —who pays most on each— with exact probabilities and the reasoning behind every pick. This is informational analysis, not a guarantee.

Why Austria can compete

They’re not just anyone: at Euro 2024 Austria won a group with France and the Netherlands playing vertical, suffocating pressing football. With Sabitzer running midfield, Laimer’s energy and Alaba’s return, they can unsettle Argentina’s build-up and hurt them in transition and on set pieces. If Argentina drop the intensity or get complacent, Austria have enough to get into the game.

Possible lineups

We project Argentina in a 4-3-3 with Messi freed up and Enzo Fernández as the engine, and Austria in a pressing, transition-based 4-2-3-1. We’ll confirm the XIs on matchday as soon as the federations release them.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the Argentina vs Austria prediction?▾

Our analysis favors Argentina with a 2-0 and medium-high confidence. It’s analytical, entertainment content — not a guarantee.

Who will win Argentina vs Austria?▾

Argentina are favorites on pedigree, finishing and experience. Austria trust their high press and intensity to pull off an upset.

What time is Argentina vs Austria?▾

See the exact kickoff time and per-country conversion at the top of this page.

Where can I watch Argentina vs Austria?▾

Through the official rights holders in your country. We list legal options by region above; each broadcaster is confirmed as it’s announced.

What are the possible lineups?▾

Argentina project a 4-3-3 and Austria a 4-2-3-1. These are projections, subject to official confirmation on matchday.

What does the full report include?▾

A comparison of the 14 most popular betting markets (who pays most and their odds), exact probabilities, a match simulation and the reasoning behind every pick. With the World Cup Pass you also get the parlay of the day and of the week and an odds calculator for your picks. A single-match report is $3.99 and the Pass unlocks them all for $14.99 (50% off with code PASS50OFF).

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