Round 2 ·
Argentina
4-4-2
Lionel Scaloni
WinnerHT: 1-0
Austria
4-2-3-1
Ralf Rangnick
Updated:
Half Time
1–0
90 Min
2–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Argentina
4-4-2 · Lionel Scaloni
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Austria
4-2-3-1 · Ralf Rangnick
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
The gap at the top now stands at 3 points, and the shape of the group is becoming clearer after Argentina's second straight win and Austria's first defeat. In front of 70649, Argentina protected a record that already said plenty: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 5 goals for and 0 against before this game was sealed.
The scoring pattern matched the standings. Argentina struck first in the 38th minute through a Home goal, then closed the contest in the 90th minute with another Home goal. For Cyprus fans following the action on Monday 22 June, 20:00 EEST, the result underlined how quickly a group can tilt when the leader keeps clean-sheet habits and the runner-up starts from behind.
Argentina's numbers now read like those of a side in command: 2 played, 2 wins, 6 points, 5 goals for and 0 against, with a goal difference of 5. Austria remain second on 3 points after 2 matches, but their balance is less secure at 3 goals for and 3 against, and their goal difference is 0. That contrast mattered in Arlington, where the home team managed the game with the authority suggested by the table, while Austria were left needing a sharper response in the moments after each setback.
For Cyprus readers, the viewing window of Monday 22 June, 20:00 EEST on Cytavision made this a straightforward evening update, and the numbers made the story easy to follow: the team at the top of the group kept its clean sheet, while the chasing side stayed within reach but lost the chance to narrow the gap. AT&T Stadium provided the setting for a match that was decided by control rather than chaos, with Argentina turning their opening advantage into a result that matched their start to the campaign.
Argentina's position at the top of World Cup Group J, Round 2 now comes with 6 points and a goal difference of 5, while Austria must regroup from 3 points and a neutral goal difference before the next step in the group. That 3-point separation is the immediate consequence of this 2-0 finish, and it leaves the leader in a stronger place as the competition moves on.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Argentina and Austria will meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Monday 22 June, 20:00 EEST, with World Cup Group J Round 2 carrying a clear edge of urgency for both sides. For readers in Cyprus, the timing makes this a prime late-evening fixture, and Cytavision is the listed viewing option. With Lionel Scaloni and Ralf Rangnick on opposite benches, the game will arrive with two coaches known for strong structure, direct preparation and clear game plans, which should make the opening exchanges feel carefully managed rather than chaotic.
Argentina will come in with Lionel Scaloni setting the tone from the touchline, and their identity under him should again be about control, compact spacing and efficient use of possession. Austria, guided by Ralf Rangnick, will be expected to bring their own organization and intensity, especially in the moments when they can press high and turn the match into repeated transitions. At AT&T Stadium, that contrast in coaching styles should matter, because the side that settles first will likely be the one that controls territory and rhythm in Arlington.
The fixture also carries the wider context of World Cup Group J Round 2, where early momentum can shape the rest of the campaign. Argentina's home status on the schedule gives them a natural platform, while Austria will be looking to disrupt that comfort and leave Arlington with a result that keeps their own path alive. For Cyprus-based viewers, the combination of a major international venue, a major tournament setting and a late kickoff should make this one of the more straightforward matches to follow live through Cytavision at Monday 22 June, 20:00 EEST.
Argentina's profile under Lionel Scaloni will suggest control and patience, while Austria under Ralf Rangnick will suggest energy and pressing discipline, so the key question will be which structure holds better under pressure. Because this is World Cup Group J Round 2, neither side will want to spend long periods chasing the game, and that should keep the margins tight around the early stages. The venue in Arlington adds another layer, since AT&T Stadium will reward the team that handles the first wave of pressure and uses the ball with more certainty once possession is won.
For Cyprus fans watching on Monday 22 June, 20:00 EEST, this will feel like a tidy test of two distinct plans at AT&T Stadium, and the result should tell an early story in World Cup Group J Round 2.
Austria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Lionel Messi goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
Patrick Wimmer from Austria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi managed to score from an easy position.
G O O O A A A L - Lionel Messi reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!
Nicolas Seiwald successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Lionel Messi is blocked
Oooh... that was a sitter! Julian Alvarez should have scored from that position
Good effort by Julian Alvarez as he directs a shot on target, but Alexander Schlager saves it
Lionel Messi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Argentina start a counter attack
Leandro Paredes from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Julian Alvarez wins an air challenge against Alexander Prass
Goal kick for Argentina
A chance presents itself to Patrick Wimmer from Austria but his header goes wide
Patrick Wimmer wins an air challenge against Nicolas Otamendi
Kevin Danso creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Kevin Danso wins an air challenge against Nico Gonzalez
The cross by Marcel Sabitzer from Austria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Nicolas Otamendi hand-balls
Nicolas Otamendi controls the ball with his hand
Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Leandro Paredes commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Reckless challenge there. Leandro Paredes commits a rough foul on Carney Chukwuemeka
Kevin Danso wins an air challenge against Julian Alvarez
Alexander Prass from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
The referee signals a free kick as Patrick Wimmer from Austria trips Nico Gonzalez
Ball possession: Argentina: 53%, Austria: 47%.
Emiliano Martinez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nicolas Otamendi from Argentina goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Patrick Wimmer
Lionel Messi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Patrick Wimmer from Austria trips Nicolas Tagliafico
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nicolas Otamendi from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lisandro Martinez wins an air challenge against Marko Arnautovic
Enzo Fernandez wins an air challenge against Nicolas Seiwald
Nicolas Tagliafico from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marco Friedl successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Enzo Fernandez is blocked
Kevin Danso successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nico Gonzalez is blocked
Lisandro Martinez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Michael Gregoritsch is leaving the field to be replaced by Carney Chukwuemeka in a tactical substitution.
Patrick Wimmer wins an air challenge against Nicolas Tagliafico
Ball possession: Argentina: 56%, Austria: 44%.
Nahuel Molina makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Austria
Emiliano Martinez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nico Gonzalez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marcel Sabitzer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Facundo Medina is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolas Tagliafico in a tactical substitution.
Rodrigo De Paul is leaving the field to be replaced by Leandro Paredes in a tactical substitution.
Facundo Medina relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Alexander Schlager as he comes out and claims the ball
Patrick Wimmer relieves the pressure with a clearance
The match resumes with a drop ball
Ball possession: Argentina: 57%, Austria: 43%.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Romano Schmid is leaving the field to be replaced by Patrick Wimmer in a tactical substitution.
Michael Gregoritsch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Facundo Medina makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
Konrad Laimer commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
The referee shows Facundo Medina the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
Reckless challenge there. Konrad Laimer commits a rough foul on Nico Gonzalez
Michael Gregoritsch wins an air challenge against Alexis Mac Allister
Xaver Schlager is penalised for pushing Enzo Fernandez
Nico Gonzalez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Argentina: 59%, Austria: 41%.
Goal kick for Austria
A chance presents itself to Nico Gonzalez from Argentina but his header goes wide
Lionel Messi from Argentina swings in the corner from the left.
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Argentina: 58%, Austria: 42%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Goal kick for Argentina
David Alaba is leaving the field to be replaced by Marco Friedl in a tactical substitution.
Stefan Posch is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexander Prass in a tactical substitution.
Paul Wanner is leaving the field to be replaced by Marko Arnautovic in a tactical substitution.
A chance presents itself to Michael Gregoritsch from Austria but his header goes wide
Michael Gregoritsch wins an air challenge against Facundo Medina
The cross by Marcel Sabitzer from Austria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Today's attendance is 70649
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Austria
Ball possession: Argentina: 58%, Austria: 42%.
Lionel Messi from Argentina sends an effort wide of target
Lionel Messi goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Lionel Messi but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Lionel Messi finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lautaro Martinez is leaving the field to be replaced by Julian Alvarez in a tactical substitution.
Thiago Almada is leaving the field to be replaced by Nico Gonzalez in a tactical substitution.
Michael Gregoritsch from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Paul Wanner relieves the pressure with a clearance
Argentina are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Kevin Danso successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Enzo Fernandez is blocked
Thiago Almada creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Seiwald makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Konrad Laimer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Argentina: 58%, Austria: 42%.
Facundo Medina makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Marcel Sabitzer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Argentina are in control of the ball.
Cristian Romero is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Nicolas Otamendi.
The referee signals a free kick as Paul Wanner from Austria trips Lautaro Martinez
Cristian Romero wins an air challenge against Michael Gregoritsch
Cristian Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Cristian Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Austria takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Marcel Sabitzer sends a direct free kick on target, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
Ball possession: Argentina: 60%, Austria: 40%.
The referee signals a free kick as Cristian Romero from Argentina trips Konrad Laimer
Cristian Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Fernandez from Argentina trips Romano Schmid
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
David Alaba relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Xaver Schlager from Austria trips Lionel Messi
Facundo Medina wins an air challenge against Romano Schmid
Stefan Posch wins an air challenge against Lautaro Martinez
Goal kick for Argentina
Lionel Messi from Argentina is ruled offside
Austria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nicolas Seiwald relieves the pressure with a clearance
David Alaba from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Xaver Schlager from Austria trips Lionel Messi
Cristian Romero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nicolas Seiwald makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Emiliano Martinez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cristian Romero successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Marcel Sabitzer is blocked
Thiago Almada from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Facundo Medina relieves the pressure with a clearance
A shot by Marcel Sabitzer is blocked
Xaver Schlager creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Xaver Schlager makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Thiago Almada makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nicolas Seiwald wins an air challenge against Enzo Fernandez
Michael Gregoritsch wins an air challenge against Cristian Romero
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Argentina: 55%, Austria: 45%.
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Argentina take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
David Alaba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Argentina: 55%, Austria: 45%.
Austria are trying to create something here.
Austria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Lisandro Martinez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Lautaro Martinez from Argentina trips Konrad Laimer
Cristian Romero from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nahuel Molina from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Fernandez from Argentina trips Romano Schmid
Alexis Mac Allister wins an air challenge against Michael Gregoritsch
Enzo Fernandez wins an air challenge against Xaver Schlager
Kevin Danso wins an air challenge against Lautaro Martinez
Goal kick for Argentina
Ball possession: Argentina: 58%, Austria: 42%.
Alexis Mac Allister from Argentina goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Romano Schmid
Nicolas Seiwald makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The ref blows his whistle. Kevin Danso charged Lionel Messi from behind and it's a free-kick
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Austria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Argentina take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
The referee shows Stefan Posch the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Facundo Medina relieves the pressure with a clearance
Thiago Almada made the key pass for the goal!
Facundo Medina provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Lionel Messi scores with the left foot!
The cross by Facundo Medina from Argentina successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Austria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Safe hands from Alexander Schlager as he comes out and claims the ball
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Cristian Romero wins an air challenge against Michael Gregoritsch
Marcel Sabitzer relieves the pressure with a clearance
Argentina with a potentially dangerous attack.
Rodrigo De Paul makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Cristian Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Michael Gregoritsch wins an air challenge against Lisandro Martinez
A player from Austria takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nahuel Molina is penalised for pushing Marcel Sabitzer
Lisandro Martinez wins an air challenge against Paul Wanner
Nicolas Seiwald relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Argentina: 53%, Austria: 47%.
Argentina are trying to create something here.
Thiago Almada makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Paul Wanner relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rodrigo De Paul makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Facundo Medina is penalised for pushing Romano Schmid
David Alaba successfully blocks the shot
Lionel Messi gets a finish in but his shot is hacked off the goal line!
Alexander Schlager relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Seiwald makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Argentina
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Argentina: 48%, Austria: 52%.
Alexis Mac Allister makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Paul Wanner wins an air challenge against Rodrigo De Paul
Lautaro Martinez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marcel Sabitzer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Nahuel Molina relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cristian Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rodrigo De Paul comes back onto the field.
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Argentina: 53%, Austria: 47%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Lautaro Martinez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marcel Sabitzer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Rodrigo De Paul comes back onto the field.
Cristian Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marcel Sabitzer from Austria sends an effort wide of target
Marcel Sabitzer goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Marcel Sabitzer but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Marcel Sabitzer finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Paul Wanner from Austria heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
The cross by Stefan Posch from Austria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Cristian Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
Rodrigo De Paul is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The ref blows his whistle. Lautaro Martinez charged Konrad Laimer from behind and it's a free-kick
Xaver Schlager wins an air challenge against Alexis Mac Allister
Paul Wanner wins an air challenge against Facundo Medina
Ball possession: Argentina: 50%, Austria: 50%.
Alexander Schlager makes a crucial save!
Oooh... that was a sitter! Lionel Messi should have scored from that position
Alexander Schlager relieves the pressure with a clearance
David Alaba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Lionel Messi as he directs a shot on target, but Alexander Schlager saves it
Lautaro Martinez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Kevin Danso could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
David Alaba wins an air challenge against Lautaro Martinez
Austria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Paul Wanner is penalised for pushing Alexis Mac Allister
Goal kick for Argentina
The cross by Marcel Sabitzer from Austria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Stefan Posch relieves the pressure with a clearance
Romano Schmid hand-balls
Romano Schmid controls the ball with his hand
Enzo Fernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Argentina: 46%, Austria: 54%.
Paul Wanner makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nahuel Molina relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Seiwald makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Alexis Mac Allister from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Alexis Mac Allister from Argentina trips Paul Wanner
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Enzo Fernandez from Argentina intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kevin Danso wins an air challenge against Nahuel Molina
The cross by David Alaba from Austria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Lisandro Martinez from Argentina trips Michael Gregoritsch
Ball possession: Argentina: 77%, Austria: 23%.
Romano Schmid is penalised for pushing Facundo Medina
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Austria
Lautaro Martinez comes back onto the field.
HE MISSES - Lionel Messi takes the penalty, but the shot goes wide
After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Argentina!
Lautaro Martinez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Argentina.
Ball possession: Argentina: 94%, Austria: 6%.
Lautaro Martinez is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
PENALTY - Stefan Posch from Austria concedes a penalty for tripping Lautaro Martinez.
Xaver Schlager makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Michael Gregoritsch wins an air challenge against Lisandro Martinez
Thiago Almada from Argentina is ruled offside
Michael Gregoritsch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
The weather only plays a minor part today, as the stadium roof has been taken into use
Argentina kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to AT&T Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to AT&T Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to AT&T Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to AT&T Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to AT&T Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from AT&T Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff is on Monday 22 June 2026 at 20:00 EEST in Cyprus.
Broadcast details for Cyprus have not been confirmed. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for Argentina or Austria.
Argentina and Austria have no listed head-to-head results in the last 8 meetings: Argentina 0 wins, 0 draws, Austria 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group J Round 2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
70,649
Minute
90+5'
Winner
Argentina
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