The defending champions started their campaign in dominant fashion, registering a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria. Lionel Scaloni’s men once again showcased their attacking depth and composure, reinforcing their status as one of the favourites to retain the title. Captain Lionel Messi also added another milestone to his glittering career, with his goal against Algeria drawing him level with Miroslav Klose among the highest scorers in World Cup history.
Austria, meanwhile, will head into the contest brimming with confidence after defeating World Cup newcomers Jordan 3-1 in their opening match. Despite the scoreline, Ralf Rangnick’s side faced a stern test and had to dig deep before eventually sealing the win.
History slightly favours Argentina in this fixture. The two teams have faced each other six times in senior men’s international football, with the South Americans winning three encounters, while Austria have emerged victorious twice. One meeting ended in a stalemate.
With both teams winning their opening matches, another victory could secure progression to the knockout rounds and provide a significant boost heading into the final group fixture.
The match will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington and is scheduled to begin at 10:30 PM IST on Monday, June 22. Amin Mohamed Omar will officiate the contest.
Fans in India can catch the live streaming on the Zee5 app and platform with a subscription, while the match will also be telecast live on Unite8 Sports 1 and Unite8 Sports 2, including their HD channels.
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