Argentina v Austria

FIFA World Cup

Full time

Argentina

2–0

Austria

Match events

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1st half

Penalty missedPenalty missed. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot is close, but misses to the right.
9'
GoalGoal! Argentina 1, Austria 0. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Facundo Medina following a fast break.
38'1–0
40'
Yellow cardStefan Posch (Austria) is shown the yellow card.
Half-time1–0

2nd half

SubstitutionSubstitution, Argentina. Nicolás Otamendi replaces Cristian Romero because of an injury.
57'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Argentina. Julián Alvarez replaces Thiago Almada.
64'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Argentina. Nico González replaces Lautaro Martínez.
65'
67'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Austria. Marco Friedl replaces David Alaba.
68'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Austria. Alexander Prass replaces Stefan Posch.
68'

Highlights

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News and reaction

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Match details

Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Started: 3:00 am Sydney time
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Competition: FIFA World Cup
Officials: Amin Omar (Referee)
Crowd: 70,649

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Updated 11 Nov, 9:48 am