Argentina
Mon, Jun 22 · 10:45 PM
2–0
Full Time
Austria

Lionel Messi 38', 90'+5

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Argentina vs Austria 2-0 Live Score, Stats & Key Events

Match overview
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General info
Competition FIFA World Cup 2026
Round Group J
Formations 4-4-2 vs 4-2-3-1
Result
Winner Argentina
Penalties —
Scorers Lionel Messi 38', 90'+5
Yellow cards 2 – 2
Red cards 0 – 0
Possession 54% – 46%
Shots 12 – 6
Match stats
VAR reviews 1 – 0
Goals 2 – 0
Missed Penalty 1 – 0
Substitutions 5 – 5
Yellow cards 2 – 2
Corners 0 – 2
Fouls 13 – 13
Saves 1 – 2
Passes 553 – 468
Attacks 53 – 70
Dangerous attacks 33 – 59
Penalties awarded 1 – 0
Big chances 3 – 1
Tackles 21 – 14
Interceptions 8 – 9
Key events
WestMinster WestMinster
7' 📺
Penalty awarded
Argentina
9' •
OffTarget
Argentina
38' ⚽
Lionel Messi — Goal!
Argentina
40' 🟡
Stefan Posch — Yellow card
Austria
57' 🔄
Substitution: Cristian Romero  → Nicolás Otamendi
Argentina
64' 🔄
Substitution: Thiago Almada → Julián Álvarez
Argentina
65' 🔄
Substitution: Lautaro Martínez → Nico González
Argentina
67' 🔄
Substitution: David Alaba  → Marco Friedl
Austria
68' 🔄
Substitution: Paul Wanner → Marko Arnautovic
Austria
68' 🔄
Substitution: Stefan Posch → Alexander Prass
Austria
76' 🟡
Facundo Medina — Yellow card
Argentina
76' 🟡
Konrad Laimer — Yellow card
Austria
78' 🔄
Substitution: Romano Schmid → Patrick Wimmer
Austria
82' 🔄
Substitution: Rodrigo De Paul → Leandro Paredes
Argentina
82' 🔄
Substitution: Facundo Medina → Nicolás Tagliafico
Argentina
85' 🔄
Substitution: Michael Gregoritsch → Carney Chukwuemeka
Austria
90'+2 🟡
Leandro Paredes — Yellow card
Argentina
90'+5 ⚽
Lionel Messi — Goal!
Argentina
Live commentary
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90'+1
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of Austria.
90'+1
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
90'+1
Carney Chukwuemeka from Austria wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+2
🟡 Yellow Card
Leandro Paredes of Argentina receives a yellow card for a foul.
90'+2
Leandro Paredes commits a foul for Argentina.
90'+2
Attempt missed.
Patrick Wimmer from Austria heads the ball from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
90'+3
Nicolás Otamendi commits a handball for Argentina.
90'+3
Attempt saved.
Julián Alvarez's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
90'+4
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Argentina leads 2-0 after Lionel Messi scores with a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box following a fast break.
90'+5
Attempt blocked.
Lionel Messi's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
90'+5
Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
90'+7
Patrick Wimmer commits a foul for Austria.
90'+7
Attempt missed.
Lionel Messi (Argentina) took a left-footed shot from outside the box following a direct free kick.
90'+8
The second half ends with Argentina winning 2-0 against Austria.
89'
Patrick Wimmer from Austria is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
89'
Nico González wins a free kick for Argentina on the left wing.
88'
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of Austria.
88'
Nicolás Otamendi commits a foul for Argentina.
86'
Nico González's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
He was assisted by Lisandro Martínez.
86'
Nicolás Tagliafico wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
85'
Enzo Fernández's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Argentina is blocked.
82'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Leandro Paredes comes on for Rodrigo De Paul.
82'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Austria: Carney Chukwuemeka comes on for Michael Gregoritsch.
81'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Nicolás Tagliafico comes on for Facundo Medina.
80'
Corner awarded to Austria after Facundo Medina concedes.
79'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
78'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Emiliano Martínez from Argentina.
76'
Foul committed by Konrad Laimer of Austria.
76'
🟡 Yellow Card
Konrad Laimer of Austria receives a yellow card.
76'
🟡 Yellow Card
Facundo Medina of Argentina receives a yellow card.
76'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Austria: Patrick Wimmer comes on for Romano Schmid.
75'
Foul committed by Xaver Schlager of Austria.
75'
Nico González from Argentina is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
73'
Corner awarded to Argentina after a concession by Romano Schmid.
73'
Enzo Fernández wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
71'
Nico González of Argentina misses a header from the center of the box, sending it close but to the right.
The attempt was assisted by Lionel Messi, who delivered a cross following a corner.
69'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
68'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Austria: Alexander Prass comes on for Stefan Posch.
68'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
67'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Austria: Marco Friedl comes on for David Alaba.
67'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Austria: Marko Arnautovic comes on for Paul Wanner.
65'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Nico González comes on for Lautaro Martínez.
65'
Attempt missed.
Michael Gregoritsch from Austria heads the ball from the center of the box.
64'
Attempt missed.
Lionel Messi (Argentina) takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box but misses to the right. Enzo Fernández provided the assist.
62'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Kevin Danso from Austria.
62'
Enzo Fernández's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Thiago Almada provided the assist.
62'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Julián Alvarez comes on for Thiago Almada.
57'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Nicolás Otamendi comes on for Cristian Romero.
57'
Foul committed by Paul Wanner of Austria.
57'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
55'
Lautaro Martínez wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
54'
Konrad Laimer from Austria is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
54'
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Emiliano Martínez (Argentina) saves a right-footed shot from outside the box by Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) aimed at the top center of the goal.
53'
Romano Schmid from Austria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
53'
Cristian Romero commits a foul for Argentina.
52'
Foul committed by Xaver Schlager of Austria.
52'
Enzo Fernández commits a foul for Argentina.
50'
Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
48'
Foul committed by Xaver Schlager of Austria.
48'
Offside called against Argentina.
Lionel Messi is caught offside.
46'
Attempt missed.
Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the left. He was assisted by Nicolas Seiwald.
46'
Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
45'
Romano Schmid from Austria is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
45'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of added time.
45'+1
Lautaro Martínez commits a foul for Argentina.
45'+2
Konrad Laimer of Austria is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
45'+2
The first half ends with Argentina leading Austria 1-0.
44'
Romano Schmid wins a free kick for Austria in the attacking half.
44'
Enzo Fernández commits a foul for Argentina.
43'
Foul committed by Kevin Danso of Austria.
43'
Foul committed by Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina.
40'
Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
38'
🟡 Yellow Card
Stefan Posch of Austria receives a yellow card.
35'
Marcel Sabitzer wins a free kick for Austria in the attacking half.
35'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Argentina leads 1-0 after Lionel Messi scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box following a fast break.
32'
Romano Schmid wins a free kick for Austria in the defensive half.
32'
Attempt blocked.
Lionel Messi's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
32'
Nahuel Molina commits a foul for Argentina.
29'
Foul committed by Facundo Medina of Argentina.
26'
Corner awarded to Austria after Nahuel Molina concedes.
23'
Marcel Sabitzer from Austria misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the right.
He was assisted by Paul Wanner.
23'
Delay in the match in Argentina.
23'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
23'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
22'
Corner awarded to Austria after Cristian Romero concedes.
21'
Lautaro Martínez commits a foul for Argentina.
21'
Konrad Laimer wins a free kick for Austria in the defensive half.
21'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
21'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Rodrigo De Paul from Argentina.
18'
Foul committed by Paul Wanner of Austria.
18'
Alexis Mac Allister wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
16'
Romano Schmid from Austria commits a handball.
14'
Paul Wanner from Austria is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
14'
Foul committed by Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina.
11'
Foul committed by Lisandro Martínez (Argentina).
11'
Michael Gregoritsch wins a free kick for Austria in the attacking half.
10'
Facundo Medina from Argentina is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
10'
Romano Schmid commits a foul for Austria.
9'
Penalty missed by Lionel Messi, who took a left-footed shot for Argentina.
7'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
7'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
4'
Offside.
4'
VAR decision is in favor of a penalty.
4'
VAR decision confirms a penalty for Argentina.
2'
Offside.
1'
Kick-off!
The referee is Amin Mohamed Omar.
The second half begins with Argentina leading 1-0 against Austria.
The match ends with Argentina winning 2-0 against Austria.
The match ends with Argentina winning 2-0 against Austria.
Argentina 4-4-2
Austria 4-2-3-1
23
Martínez
26
Molina Lucero
13
Romero
6
Martínez
25
Medina
7
de Paul
20
Mac Allister
24
Fernández
16
Almada
10
Messi
22
Martínez
1
Schlager
20
Laimer
8
Olatukunbo Alaba
3
Danso
5
Posch
4
Schlager
6
Seiwald
9
Sabitzer
24
Wanner
18
Schmid
11
Gregoritsch
Argentina
4-4-2
Starting XI
23 Emiliano Martínez GK
26 Nahuel Molina DEF
13 Cristian Romero DEF
6 Lisandro Martínez DEF
25 Facundo Medina DEF ⚽38' 🟡76' 🔄82'
7 Rodrigo De Paul MID 🔄82'
20 Alexis Mac Allister MID
24 Enzo Fernández MID
16 Thiago Almada FWD 🔄64'
10 Lionel Messi FWD •9' ⚽38' ⚽90'+5
22 Lautaro Martínez FWD 📺7' 🔄65'
Substitutes
1 Juan Musso GK
2 Marcos Senesi DEF
3 Nicolás Tagliafico DEF 🔄82'
4 Gonzalo Montiel DEF
5 Leandro Paredes MID 🔄82' 🟡90'+2
8 Valentín Barco MID
9 Julián Álvarez FWD 🔄64'
11 Giovani Lo Celso MID
12 Gerónimo Rulli GK
14 Exequiel Palacios MID
15 Nico González FWD 🔄65'
17 Giuliano Simeone FWD
18 Nico Paz MID
19 Nicolás Otamendi DEF 🔄57'
21 José Manuel López FWD
Austria
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1 Alexander Schlager GK
5 Stefan Posch DEF 🟡40' 🔄68'
3 Kevin Danso DEF
8 David Alaba DEF
20 Konrad Laimer DEF 🟡76'
6 Nicolas Seiwald MID
4 Xaver Schlager MID
18 Romano Schmid MID 🔄78'
24 Paul Wanner MID 🔄68'
9 Marcel Sabitzer MID
11 Michael Gregoritsch FWD 🔄85'
Substitutes
2 David Affengruber DEF
7 Marko Arnautovic FWD 🔄68'
10 Florian Grillitsch MID
12 Florian Wiegele GK
13 Patrick Pentz GK
14 Sasa Kalajdzic FWD
15 Philipp Lienhart DEF
16 Phillipp Mwene DEF
17 Carney Chukwuemeka MID 🔄85'
19 Dejan Ljubicic MID
21 Patrick Wimmer FWD 🔄78'
22 Alexander Prass MID 🔄68'
23 Marco Friedl DEF 🔄67'
25 Michael Svoboda DEF
26 Alessandro Schöpf MID
Group J standings
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1
Argentina
3 3 0 0 +7 9
2
Austria
3 1 1 1 +0 4
3
Algeria
3 1 1 1 -2 4
4
Jordan
3 0 0 3 -5 0
All statistics
54%Ball possession46%
12Total shots6
5Shots on target1
10Shots inside box4
2Shots outside box2
553Passes468
493Successful passes402
89%Pass accuracy86%
53Attacks70
33Dangerous attacks59
0Corners2
3Big chances created1
28Long passes23
13Successful long passes13
4Total crosses16
1Accurate crosses2
21Tackles14
8Interceptions9
1Saves2
13Fouls13
2Yellow cards2
5Substitutions6
11Dribble attempts14
6Successful dribbles5
Top stats
54% Ball possession 46%
12 Total shots 6
5 Shots on target 1
10 Shots inside box 4
2 Shots outside box 2
553 Passes 468
493 Successful passes 402
89% Pass accuracy 86%
53 Attacks 70
33 Dangerous attacks 59
0 Corners 2
3 Big chances created 1
28 Long passes 23
13 Successful long passes 13
4 Total crosses 16
1 Accurate crosses 2
21 Tackles 14
8 Interceptions 9
1 Saves 2
13 Fouls 13
2 Yellow cards 2
5 Substitutions 6
11 Dribble attempts 14
6 Successful dribbles 5
12 Shots 6
54% Possession 46%
2 Offsides 0
Detailed statistics
Attacking
10 Shots inside box 4
2 Shots outside box 2
3 Shots blocked 0
2 Shots off target 2
2 Goal attempts 0
0 Corners 2
1 Penalties 0
Passing & Crosses
553 Passes 468
493 Successful Passes 402
89% Pass accuracy 86%
28 Long passes 23
13 Successful long passes 13
46% Long pass accuracy 57%
4 Total crosses 16
1 Accurate crosses 2
12 Throw-ins 20
6 Goal kicks 4
6 Free kicks 12
Defending
1 Saves 2
21 Tackles 14
8 Interceptions 9
2 Offsides 0
42 Ball safe 24
Discipline & Dribbles
13 Fouls 13
2 Yellow cards 2
2 Injuries 0
11 Dribble attempts 14
6 Successful dribbles 5
55% Dribble success % 36%
5 Substitutions 6
Complete team comparison
ArgentinaStatAustria
1
Accurate crosses
2
1
Assists
0
53
Attacks
70
54%
Ball possession
46%
42
Ball safe
24
3
Big chances created
1
3
Big Chances Missed
1
0
Corners
2
33
Dangerous attacks
59
11
Dribble attempts
14
49
Duels Won
47
13
Fouls
13
6
Free kicks
12
2
Goal attempts
0
6
Goal kicks
4
1
Goals
0
2
Injuries
0
8
Interceptions
9
1
Key Passes
3
28
Long passes
23
2
Offsides
0
553
Passes
468
1
Penalties
0
1
Saves
2
3
Shots blocked
0
10
Shots inside box
4
2
Shots off target
2
5
Shots on target
1
2
Shots outside box
2
12
Total shots
6
5
Substitutions
6
6
Successful dribbles
5
55%
Dribble success
36%
10
Successful Headers
16
13
Successful long passes
13
46%
Long pass accuracy
57%
493
Successful passes
402
89%
Pass accuracy
86%
21
Tackles
14
12
Throw-ins
20
4
Total crosses
16
2
Yellow cards
2
All-time record
1
Wins
0
Draws
0
Wins
Jun 22, 2026
Argentina 2 – 0 Austria
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