Group Stage · Group J

Argentina vs Austria

Monday, June 22, 2026 · 17:00 UTC · AT&T Stadium, Dallas

ARG

Argentina

La Albiceleste
FIFA Ranking#1
CoachLionel Scaloni
Key PlayerLionel Messi
WC Appearances18
Best FinishWinners (3x: 1978, 1986, 2022)
ExpectationsContender

The defending champions arrive led by the GOAT himself. If this is Messi's farewell, Argentina will move heaven and earth to send him off with a second consecutive title.

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AUT

Austria

Das Team
FIFA Ranking#27
CoachRalf Rangnick
Key PlayerMarcel Sabitzer
WC Appearances8
Best FinishSemi-Finals (1934, 1954)
ExpectationsDark Horse

Austria under Ralf Rangnick play pressing football that has troubled Europe's best. Their Euro 2024 campaign proved they belong among the elite.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

ArgentinaFIFA RankingAustria
#1 - #27
ArgentinaWC AppearancesAustria
18 - 8

Group J Context

Can Messi lead La Albiceleste to back-to-back titles? Austria's rise makes this group more interesting than it looks.

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Venue

AT&T Stadium

Arlington, TX, USA · Capacity: 80,000

Jerry's World - featuring the world's largest column-free interior and a retractable roof. The 160x72 foot video board is impossible to miss.

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Fan Guide: Dallas

Top Spots

Trinity Hall · Pub

Irish pub shipped from Ireland. Great match atmosphere.

The Londoner · Pub

British pub mini-chain, good for Premier League

Henderson Tap House · Sports Bar

Craft beer and big screens

Terry Black's BBQ · Restaurant

Austin-style BBQ brought to Dallas. Legendary.

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Other Group J Matches

Austria vs JordanJun 16 · San FranciscoArgentina vs AlgeriaJun 17 · Kansas CityJordan vs AlgeriaJun 23 · San FranciscoAlgeria vs AustriaJun 28 · Kansas CityJordan vs ArgentinaJun 28 · Dallas

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