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Matchday 12 ·Group J · Finished

Argentina

FIFA Rank #1

2 : 0

(1 : 0)

Austria

FIFA Rank #22

🏟 Dallas (Arlington) 📅 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 · 9:00 PM

📅 DateMon, 22 Jun 2026
🕐 Time9:00 PM
🏟 Stadium Dallas (Arlington)
🧑‍⚖️ Referee Amin Omar

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🧠 Match Summary

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Lionel Messi wrote another chapter in his legendary story in Dallas, netting twice to steer Argentina to a commanding 2-0 victory over Austria in Group J. The reigning world champions dominated proceedings with 54% possession and 12 shots to Austria's six, and it was Messi who broke the deadlock on 38 minutes before sealing the win deep into stoppage time with a clinical finish in the 90th. Austria's lone goalkeeper save and just one shot on target told the story of their struggle to threaten a well-organized Albiceleste backline.

Argentina advance in confident fashion, with Messi's talismanic double underlining why this squad remains the team to beat at the 2026 World Cup. Referee Amin Omar kept firm control of an evenly-contested battle for discipline, with both sides picking up two yellow cards apiece across 13 fouls each.

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🎬 Match highlights (video)

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📊 Official stats & tactics (FIFA)

Argentina · 4-1-3-2 — 4-2-3-1Austria

Statistics

2⚽ Goals0

0🟥 Sendings-off0

0🟨 Cautions1

48.2%Possession43.5%

12 (5)Shots6 (1)

2.45Expected goals (xG)0.63

90%Pass accuracy88%

564 (509)Total passes475 (416)

87Line breaks91

6Defensive line breaks13

103Final-third receptions146

14Ball progressions18

6Crosses18

229 (35)Defensive pressures299 (48)

41Forced turnovers31

53Second balls65

104.4 كمDistance covered107.8 كم

4.5 كمSprint distance4.9 كم

🎯 Phases of play — in possession

45Build-up (unopposed)46

17Build-up (opposed)12

11Progression17

12Final third16

2Long ball2

15Attacking transition13

1Counter attack1

4Set piece7

🛡️ Out of possession

4High press6

3Mid press5

1Low press0

3High block4

22Mid block29

31Low block24

2Recovery4

13Defensive transition15

9Counter-press10

🏃 Physical data

363Sprints403

1082High-speed runs1131

33.6 كم/سTop speed34 كم/س

⚡ Fastest: Julian ALVAREZ 33.6 · Konrad LAIMER 34 km/h

👥 Both squads · tap a player for full stats

👥 Argentina

#23 · Emiliano MARTINEZ4.6 km · 20.2 km/h

🏃 Physical

4.6Dist (km)

20.2Top speed

0Sprints

7HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

9Att

3Comp

33%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 1 · Over 8 — Type: Pass 9 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#6 · Lisandro MARTINEZ8.6 km · 29.7 km/h

🏃 Physical

8.6Dist (km)

29.7Top speed

17Sprints

63HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

18Att

15Comp

83%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 10 · Over 6 — Type: Pass 18 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#7 · Rodrigo DE PAUL8.2 km · 31.8 km/h

🏃 Physical

8.2Dist (km)

31.8Top speed

37Sprints

84HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

8Att

7Comp

88%Acc

Dir: Through 6 · Around 2 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 8 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses

1Total

Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile

#10 · Lionel MESSI7.9 km · 29.7 km/h

🏃 Physical

7.9Dist (km)

29.7Top speed

31Sprints

75HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

12Att

7Comp

58%Acc

Dir: Through 8 · Around 1 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 12 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#13 · Cristian ROMERO5 km · 27.7 km/h

🏃 Physical

5Dist (km)

27.7Top speed

5Sprints

24HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

6Att

6Comp

100%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 4 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 6 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#16 · Thiago ALMADA8.4 km · 31.3 km/h

🏃 Physical

8.4Dist (km)

31.3Top speed

39Sprints

100HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

5Att

5Comp

100%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 2 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 5 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#20 · Alexis MAC ALLISTER10.6 km · 28.6 km/h

🏃 Physical

10.6Dist (km)

28.6Top speed

26Sprints

131HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

9Att

8Comp

89%Acc

Dir: Through 4 · Around 4 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 9 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#22 · Lautaro MARTINEZ6.8 km · 29.1 km/h

🏃 Physical

6.8Dist (km)

29.1Top speed

26Sprints

67HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

0Att

0Comp

0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses

1Total

Push 1

📋 Full technical profile

#24 · Enzo FERNANDEZ11.1 km · 31.3 km/h

🏃 Physical

11.1Dist (km)

31.3Top speed

48Sprints

158HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

18Att

17Comp

94%Acc

Dir: Through 4 · Around 13 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 18 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses

1Total

Push 1

📋 Full technical profile

#25 · Facundo MEDINA8.6 km · 32.3 km/h

🏃 Physical

8.6Dist (km)

32.3Top speed

23Sprints

102HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

11Att

9Comp

82%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 6 · Over 5 — Type: Pass 11 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses

1Total

Push 1

📋 Full technical profile

#26 · Nahuel MOLINA10.1 km · 32.6 km/h

🏃 Physical

10.1Dist (km)

32.6Top speed

41Sprints

89HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

7Att

4Comp

57%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 3 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 7 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#3 · Nicolas TAGLIAFICO1.8 km · 28.6 km/h

🏃 Physical

1.8Dist (km)

28.6Top speed

7Sprints

22HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

1Att

1Comp

100%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 1 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 1 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#5 · Leandro PAREDES2 km · 29.3 km/h

🏃 Physical

2Dist (km)

29.3Top speed

9Sprints

35HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

0Att

0Comp

0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

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#9 · Julian ALVAREZ3.6 km · 33.6 km/h

🏃 Physical

3.6Dist (km)

33.6Top speed

28Sprints

46HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

0Att

0Comp

0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#15 · Nico GONZALEZ3.4 km · 32.1 km/h

🏃 Physical

3.4Dist (km)

32.1Top speed

15Sprints

43HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

2Att

1Comp

50%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 1 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#19 · Nicolas OTAMENDI3.7 km · 28.8 km/h

🏃 Physical

3.7Dist (km)

28.8Top speed

11Sprints

36HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

4Att

4Comp

100%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 4 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

👥 Austria

#1 · Alexander SCHLAGER6 km · 24.4 km/h

🏃 Physical

6Dist (km)

24.4Top speed

3Sprints

18HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

5Att

3Comp

60%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 0 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 5 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#3 · Kevin DANSO8.9 km · 31.8 km/h

🏃 Physical

8.9Dist (km)

31.8Top speed

31Sprints

92HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

21Att

16Comp

76%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 13 · Over 5 — Type: Pass 21 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses

1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile

#4 · Xaver SCHLAGER10.1 km · 32.7 km/h

🏃 Physical

10.1Dist (km)

32.7Top speed

26Sprints

107HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

5Att

5Comp

100%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 3 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 3 · Cross 0 · Prog 2

🎯 Crosses

1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile

#5 · Stefan POSCH7.8 km · 30.8 km/h

🏃 Physical

7.8Dist (km)

30.8Top speed

32Sprints

80HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

6Att

3Comp

50%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 1 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 6 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses

1Total

Push 1

📋 Full technical profile

#6 · Nicolas SEIWALD10.8 km · 31.9 km/h

🏃 Physical

10.8Dist (km)

31.9Top speed

41Sprints

119HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

9Att

8Comp

89%Acc

Dir: Through 4 · Around 4 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 9 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses

1Total

Inswing 1

📋 Full technical profile

#8 · David ALABA6.9 km · 28.1 km/h

🏃 Physical

6.9Dist (km)

28.1Top speed

17Sprints

67HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

13Att

11Comp

85%Acc

Dir: Through 4 · Around 7 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 13 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#9 · Marcel SABITZER9.8 km · 31.6 km/h

🏃 Physical

9.8Dist (km)

31.6Top speed

51Sprints

117HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

18Att

10Comp

56%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 6 · Over 11 — Type: Pass 15 · Cross 2 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses

4Total

Inswing 1 · Outswing 1 · Lofted 2

📋 Full technical profile

#11 · Michael GREGORITSCH8.2 km · 28 km/h

🏃 Physical

8.2Dist (km)

28Top speed

33Sprints

85HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

4Att

2Comp

50%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 1 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#18 · Romano SCHMID8.7 km · 31.2 km/h

🏃 Physical

8.7Dist (km)

31.2Top speed

47Sprints

101HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

7Att

5Comp

71%Acc

Dir: Through 5 · Around 1 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 7 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#20 · Konrad LAIMER10 km · 34 km/h

🏃 Physical

10Dist (km)

34Top speed

41Sprints

90HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

12Att

10Comp

83%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 9 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 11 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses

2Total

Lofted 1 · Push 1

📋 Full technical profile

#24 · Paul WANNER8.2 km · 28.1 km/h

🏃 Physical

8.2Dist (km)

28.1Top speed

27Sprints

104HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

6Att

4Comp

67%Acc

Dir: Through 4 · Around 0 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 6 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses

1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile

#7 · Marko ARNAUTOVIC2.7 km · 25.9 km/h

🏃 Physical

2.7Dist (km)

25.9Top speed

9Sprints

36HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

0Att

0Comp

0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#17 · Carney CHUKWUEMEKA1.5 km · 30.7 km/h

🏃 Physical

1.5Dist (km)

30.7Top speed

9Sprints

25HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

3Att

2Comp

67%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 2 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile

#21 · Patrick WIMMER2.2 km · 31.5 km/h

🏃 Physical

2.2Dist (km)

31.5Top speed

9Sprints

23HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

1Att

1Comp

100%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 1 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 1 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

#22 · Alexander PRASS3.2 km · 31 km/h

🏃 Physical

3.2Dist (km)

31Top speed

15Sprints

37HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

5Att

3Comp

60%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 3 · Cross 2 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses

3Total

Outswing 1 · Lofted 2

📋 Full technical profile

#23 · Marco FRIEDL2.8 km · 29.5 km/h

🏃 Physical

2.8Dist (km)

29.5Top speed

12Sprints

30HS runs

🧩 Line breaks

9Att

8Comp

89%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 7 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 9 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile

Source: FIFA Training Centre — Post-Match Summary (value in parentheses = on target / completed / direct).

📄 Official FIFA report Open the full report (PDF) ↗ 🌟 Player of the Match

Argentina ★ 9.1

⚡ Match events

38' Lionel Messi
40' Stefan Posch
90' Lionel Messi

👕 Lineup · tap to view

Argentina 4-4-2

Starting XI

Emiliano Martínez
Nahuel Molina
Facundo Medina
Alexis Mac Allister
Cristian Romero
Lisandro Martínez
Rodrigo De Paul
Enzo Fernández
Lautaro Martínez
Lionel Messi
Thiago Almada

Substitutes

Gerónimo Rulli
Valentín Barco
Nico Paz
Julián Álvarez
Marcos Senesi
Gonzalo Montiel
Leandro Paredes
Giuliano Simeone
Nico González
Nicolás Otamendi
Nicolás Tagliafico
Exequiel Palacios
José Manuel López
Giovani Lo Celso
Juan Musso

Austria 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Alexander Schlager
Stefan Posch
Konrad Laimer
Xaver Schlager
Kevin Danso
David Alaba
Romano Schmid
Nicolas Seiwald
Michael Gregoritsch
Paul Wanner
Marcel Sabitzer

Substitutes

Carney Chukwuemeka
Michael Svoboda
Marco Friedl
Florian Wiegele
Phillipp Mwene
Alessandro Schöpf
David Affengruber
Dejan Ljubicic
Patrick Pentz
Philipp Lienhart
Florian Grillitsch
Alexander Prass
Patrick Wimmer
Sasa Kalajdzic
Marko Arnautovic

📋 Match officials & info

🌐 Match number 57 of 104
🏆 Stage Group J
🧑‍⚖️ Main referee Amin Omar (مصر) 📋 2 matches 🚫 25.5 fouls/m 🟨 1 cards/m Lenient Full stats ↗
🚩 Assistant referees Mahmoud Abouregal (مصر) · Ahmed Hossam Taha (مصر)
📺 Video referee (VAR) TBA before kickoff
⏱ Fourth official Alejandro Hernández Hernández (إسبانيا)
🟨 Yellow cards 0 — 1