Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Messi...Messi...Messi...Messi...Fans were cheer loud for Argentina star as he made The Whites and Blue win for another time. This time Argentina was taking on Austria at the Dallas Stadium, in Arlington, Texas, in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J encounter.
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 ended with 2-0 as defending champions gave The Reds on chance to strike and made it a one-sider.
This was match was special as Messi bagged the world record for scoring highest number of goals in world football (17).
However, he scored his second goal for the day in extra time (90+5)
Argentina has now qualified for the knockouts adding 3 more points to their kitty.
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Lionel Messi
Austria, meanwhile, showed a nice defensive sport but that was not enough.
HERE ARE MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
Jun 23, 2026, 12:41 AM IST
ARGENTINA WINS 2-0
Jun 23, 2026, 12:31 AM IST
ARGENTINA 2-0 AUSTRIA
Messi scores in the second chance as Austrian defenders tries to cut the ball, but Jersey Number 10 sends the ball in the right corner of goal post.
Jun 23, 2026, 12:30 AM IST
GOAL!!!!
Messi does it again!
Jun 23, 2026, 12:29 AM IST
PURE LUCK!!!
Danso wins a corner and sends the ball in the box and Wimmer makes a header but it was wide from goal. Austria missed a chance.
Jun 23, 2026, 12:27 AM IST
YELLOW CARD!!!
Leandro Paredes gets penalised for rough play.
Jun 23, 2026, 12:26 AM IST
EXTRA TIME
5 more minutes have been added to final time.
Jun 23, 2026, 12:25 AM IST
MESSI IN FOCUS
Messi sends the ball to Arnautovic. Otamendi makes a foul and play halted for some seconds.
Jun 23, 2026, 12:17 AM IST
ARGENTINA SUBSTITUTION
Medina and de Paul have done their job for today, and now, Argentina calls Nicolás Tagliafico and Leandro Paredes.
Jun 23, 2026, 12:14 AM IST
AUSTRIA SEEKS EQUALIZER
Austria is trailing by a goal and calls striker Patrick Wimmer in place of Romano Schmid.
Jun 23, 2026, 12:12 AM IST
YELLOW CARD!!!
Austria's midfielder Konrad Laimer and Argentina's defender Facundo Medina get yellow cards for foul play.
Jun 23, 2026, 12:11 AM IST
CORNER!!!
That was close! Messi takes a lovely corner and sends ball into the box from the left side, Gonzalez receives and hits it with a header. But no score.
Jun 23, 2026, 12:06 AM IST
Hydration Break
Argentina 1-0 Austria
Jun 23, 2026, 12:05 AM IST
AUSTRIA MAKES CHANGES NOW
Alexander Prass changes with Stefan Posch, Marko Arnautović comes in for Paul Wanner and Marco Friedl gets a clap from David Alaba.
Jun 23, 2026, 12:01 AM IST
TWO MORE SUBSTITUTIONS FOR ARGENTINA
Thiago Almada, Lautaro Martinez to be replaced by Julian Alvarez, Nico Gonzalez.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:59 PM IST
ARGENTINA AGAIN
Argentina shows the aggression one more time. take a good shot, but finds Austrian defender.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:52 PM IST
SUBSTITUTION FOR ARGENTINA
Cristian Romero to be replaced by Nicolás Otamendi.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:51 PM IST
FREE KICK FOR AUSTRIA
It was a good shot from Sabitzer from the left edge of penalty area, but Argentina's goolie Martinez stops it comfortably.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:47 PM IST
FREE KICK FOR MESSI
Messi was trying to run with ball but a push from Schlager from behind gets him a free kick. Austria safely stops it.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:46 PM IST
THE FLAG GOES UP
Lionel Messi catches the long pass and moves ahead alone but it going to be offside.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:45 PM IST
AUSTRIA EYES EQUALISER
Seems like Coach Ralf Rangnick injected confidence in Austria in half time as Austria is pressing higher, and trying to question Argentina with some early moves.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:40 PM IST
SECOND HALF BEGINS
The last 45 minutes of this enthralling Argentina vs Austria game kick offs.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:27 PM IST
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
This 1 goal lead in the first half is surely going to pile on pressure on Austria and they will surely change the defensive game to attacking in the second half, if they want to level the score and make a comeback in the match.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:25 PM IST
HALF TIME!!!
Argentina 1-0 Austria
Jun 22, 2026, 11:17 PM IST
Extra time
7 more minutes have been added to first Half as stoppage time.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:16 PM IST
MESSI MAGIC
Lionel Messi produces first lead for Argentina with his signature acceleration and rolling shot into the bottom corner.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:11 PM IST
GOALLLLLLLL
Lionel Messi gets the record 17th goal. He is now all time highest scorer in FIFA world football. The first lead for Argentina and Messi celebrates by thanking god. ARG 1-0 AUT
Jun 22, 2026, 11:05 PM IST
AUSTRIA'S STONGE DEFENCE
Austria is not allowing Argentina's mid-fielders to enter their box or pass the ball to Messi. The Reds are cutting the ball well.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:03 PM IST
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Argentina is keeping more possession of the ball and continuous passes going on around the Dalla.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:00 PM IST
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
The play resumes.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:55 PM IST
Hydration Break
It is time to cool down. Argentina 0-0 Austria (25')
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Jun 22, 2026, 10:05 pm IST
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
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Jun 22, 2026, 10:07 pm IST
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
For Argentina vs Austria Group J clash, 3 points are at stake, and winner of tonight's match will seal the spot for knockouts. Both the teams won their opening games in a dominating style, and one more game is still left.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:12 pm IST
WARMP UP TIME
Team Argentina is out on ground for the warm up and all eyes are on their skipper Lionel Messi. Only 20 more minutes are left for the exciting Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 match.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:13 pm IST
MATCH PREDICTION
As per the fans prediction meter, Argentina has 78% chances of winning the match, while Austria may come out as dark horses with 22%.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:23 pm IST
ARGENTINA vs AUSTRIA LAST 5 MATCHES RECORD
Argentina and Austria are flying high as they have shown dominance in previous outings. Looking at the last five games record: Argentina has won all 5 game while Austria win 4 and 1 ended as draw.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:26 pm IST
TIME FOR NATIONAL ANTHEMS
Players of Argentina and Austria have lined up for the national anthems. This is a tradition followed by all the FIFA nations to showcase harmony and respect for each other. And of course, you can see the pride in the eyes of players for representing their country.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:28 pm IST
KICK OFF!!!
It's time for the action. Fasten your seatbelts as Messi show has begun.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:34 pm IST
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Argentina in their famous Blue and white stripes, and Austria is donning the Red kit.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:36 pm IST
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Dallas is painted in Blue and white as majority of fans support Argentina in this match.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:37 pm IST
PENALTY APPEAL!!!
Argentina has appealed for a penalty here and referee calls for VAR check.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:39 pm IST
PENALTY!!!
This means Argentina has a chance to score its first goal as world's best striker LIONEL MESSI is set to take penalty shot.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:40 pm IST
MISS!!!!
Lionel Messi missed the penalty shot leaving everyone heartbroken. Messi hits the ball wide from the goal post.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:45 pm IST
MESSI RECORDS
Out of 146 penalties, Lionel Messi has missed 33 shots. It was a really nice chance for Argentina to get the early lead, but Messi missed this time.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:48 pm IST
FREE KICK FOR AUSTRIA!
Austria's Sabitzer takes the free kick. It was a simple drive into the box from the left edge of the penalty area, but Argentina players easily blocked it.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:53 pm IST
MESSI MOVES
Another chance for excitement for Argentina fans as Lionel Messi breaks into the box but Alaba catches him on time and a touch from behind helps Schlager to safely catch the ball.
Jun 22, 2026, 10:55 pm IST
Hydration Break
It is time to cool down. Argentina 0-0 Austria (25')
Jun 22, 2026, 11:00 pm IST
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
The play resumes.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:03 pm IST
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Argentina is keeping more possession of the ball and continuous passes going on around the Dalla.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:05 pm IST
AUSTRIA'S STONGE DEFENCE
Austria is not allowing Argentina's mid-fielders to enter their box or pass the ball to Messi. The Reds are cutting the ball well.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:11 pm IST
GOALLLLLLLL
Lionel Messi gets the record 17th goal. He is now all time highest scorer in FIFA world football. The first lead for Argentina and Messi celebrates by thanking god. ARG 1-0 AUT
Jun 22, 2026, 11:16 pm IST
MESSI MAGIC
Lionel Messi produces first lead for Argentina with his signature acceleration and rolling shot into the bottom corner.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:17 pm IST
Extra time
7 more minutes have been added to first Half as stoppage time.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:25 pm IST
HALF TIME!!!
Argentina 1-0 Austria
Jun 22, 2026, 11:27 pm IST
Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
This 1 goal lead in the first half is surely going to pile on pressure on Austria and they will surely change the defensive game to attacking in the second half, if they want to level the score and make a comeback in the match.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:40 pm IST
SECOND HALF BEGINS
The last 45 minutes of this enthralling Argentina vs Austria game kick offs.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:45 pm IST
AUSTRIA EYES EQUALISER
Seems like Coach Ralf Rangnick injected confidence in Austria in half time as Austria is pressing higher, and trying to question Argentina with some early moves.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:46 pm IST
THE FLAG GOES UP
Lionel Messi catches the long pass and moves ahead alone but it going to be offside.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:47 pm IST
FREE KICK FOR MESSI
Messi was trying to run with ball but a push from Schlager from behind gets him a free kick. Austria safely stops it.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:51 pm IST
FREE KICK FOR AUSTRIA
It was a good shot from Sabitzer from the left edge of penalty area, but Argentina's goolie Martinez stops it comfortably.
Jun 22, 2026, 11:52 pm IST
SUBSTITUTION FOR ARGENTINA
Cristian Romero to be replaced by Nicolás Otamendi.
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