Defending champions Argentina can take a major step ​towards the knockout stage when they face Austria in their second World Cup Group J match on Monday, ‌after both sides opened their campaigns with convincing victories.

Austria win a match at the World Cup finals for the first time since 1990 as they beat debutants Jordan in San Francisco.

Austria and Jordan meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. ET from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area. Austria, ranked 24th by FIFA, are appearing at their eighth World Cup,

In a tournament where physical presence can shape set-piece battles and defensive duels, the FIFA World Cup 2026 highlights towering figures redefining pitch dynamics across nations like Austria and beyond.

Lionel Scaloni is already mapping out Argentina’s strategy to face Austria in Dallas. After the win over Algeria in the opener, the coach from Pujato is preparing several changes to the starting eleven that will take on the Central European side.

Lionel Messi is not just winning hearts on-the-pitch but off-it as well. Ahead of the Argentina versus Austria clash, Messi's gesture is unmissable.