Argentina vs. Austria: World Cup 2026 qualifier details

Argentina will face Austria on Monday in their second match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The game is scheduled for 2 p.m. Argentine time at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Fans can watch the match live on Telefé, TyC Sports, DSports, and TV Pública, with streaming options available on Disney+ Premium and Paramount+.

Argentina, the reigning world champions, began their campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over Algeria. Lionel Messi was the star of the match, scoring a hat-trick that tied him with Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. This win placed Argentina at the top of Group J, where they are heavily favored to advance.

Austria also started their World Cup qualifying journey with a win, defeating Jordan 3-1. Their squad features notable players from top European leagues, including Konrad Laimer of Bayern Munich, David Alaba of Real Madrid, and Marcel Sabitzer of Borussia Dortmund. Austria aims to challenge Argentina, who are entering the match with high morale.

Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, will have to adjust the starting lineup due to an injury to Gonzalo Montiel, who is sidelined with a quadriceps strain. Nahuel Molina is expected to replace him at right-back. Leandro Paredes and Nicolás Tagliafico have recovered from their respective injuries and are available to play, likely starting from the bench but expected to see game time.

Argentina is considered the favorite by most sports betting platforms, with odds favoring their victory. A win for Argentina offers odds of up to 1.69, while a hypothetical win for Austria is priced at 5.95. A draw is estimated at around 3.94.

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