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Argentina and Austria face off for leadership in the World Cup
Argentina and Austria are competing for the lead in Group 10 of the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina and Austria are facing off for the lead in Group 10 of the 2026 World Cup. The match, to be played at AT&T Stadium in the US state of Texas, will be the group's second-week fixture.
They returned with wins from their first matches
Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in its first match of the tournament on June 16, with Lionel Messi scoring three goals. With this result, 'Tango' secured its eighth consecutive victory across various tournaments.
Austria, meanwhile, started the cup with a win by defeating Jordan 3-1 in its opening match at a stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area. This result also extended the team's unbeaten run to six matches. Romano Schmid and Marko Arnautović scored Austria's goals.
Group standings and past encounter
The two teams share the group lead with three points each. Jordan and Algeria, having failed to secure any points, are in third and fourth place respectively.
The last encounter between Argentina and Austria took place in May 1990 and ended in a 1-1 draw.
Team form and scorers
Lionel Messi is Argentina's top scorer in the tournament with the three goals he scored against Algeria. Austria's most prolific players are Romano Schmid and Marko Arnautović, who scored against Jordan.
Argentina has found significant form both offensively and defensively. Since drawing 0-0 with Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier in September 2025, the team has managed to score in all of its last eight matches across various tournaments.
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