Match Details and Broadcast Information
World Cup holders Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, face Austria in a Group J clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match takes place on Monday, June 22, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm BST at the Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) in Arlington, Texas.
UK viewers can watch the game live on free-to-air television on BBC One, with build-up starting at 5.30pm BST. The match is also available to stream via the BBC iPlayer app and the BBC Sport website, requiring a valid TV licence.
In the United States, English-language coverage is on Fox, while Spanish-speaking audiences can tune into Telemundo or TUDN. Digital streaming options include the FOX Sports app and subscription services like Fubo. For radio listeners in the UK, full live commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.
Team Form and Injury News
Both teams enter the match after winning their opening Group J fixtures. Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0, with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick to equal a World Cup record. Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in their first match.
Argentina will be without defender Gonzalo Montiel due to injury. The Austrian squad reports no injury concerns ahead of the game.
Historical Head-to-Head
The two nations have met only twice in senior international football. Argentina won a friendly 5-1 in May 1980, and the most recent encounter in May 1990 ended in a 1-1 draw. Austria have never beaten Argentina in the senior men's category.
