Join us for the World Cup on 22.06.2026 as Argentina squares off against Austria. This match offers a clear look at Argentina’s capabilities and why they’re favored to win. Our site provides a detailed breakdown and tips for your bets.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group J | |||||||
| 1 | Argentina | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 3 |
| 2 | Austria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/1 | 3 |
| 3 | Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 |
| 4 | Algeria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/3 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Argentina vs Austria
Argentina vs Austria Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Argentina | Algeria | 17.06.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies | Argentina | Iceland | 10.06.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies | Argentina | Honduras | 07.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies | Argentina | Zambia | 01.04.2026 | 5-0 |
| Friendlies | Argentina | Mauritania | 28.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Ecuador | Argentina | 10.09.2025 | 1-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Argentina | Venezuela | 05.09.2025 | 3-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Argentina | Colombia | 11.06.2025 | 1-1 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Chile | Argentina | 06.06.2025 | 0-1 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | Argentina | Brazil | 26.03.2025 | 4-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Austria | Jordan | 17.06.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies | Austria | Tunisia | 01.06.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies | Austria | South Korea | 31.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies | Austria | Ghana | 27.03.2026 | 5-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Argentina VS Austria
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Argentina vs Austria
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Argentina vs Austria
htmlSome matches arrive carrying the weight of history. This is one of them. Argentina, the reigning world champions, step onto the World Cup stage against Austria — and everything about this fixture screams one-sided on paper. But football has never cared much for paper.
Let's start with what the numbers are telling us. Argentina's recent form is genuinely frightening. They hammered Bolivia 6-0, destroyed Brazil 4-1 at home, and swept through their pre-tournament friendlies with wins over Iceland (3-0), Honduras (2-0), and Zambia (5-0). That's 20 goals scored in their last five home fixtures alone. This team is not just confident — they are ruthless.
Austria, meanwhile, arrive with modest but solid preparation. Three friendly wins — against Tunisia, South Korea, and a surprisingly commanding 5-1 over Ghana. They're unbeaten heading in, but the level of opposition they've faced is a world away from what greets them now.
Here's what you need to watch for that casual fans might miss. Austria have only played three games in recent memory, all friendlies. That's a paper-thin sample. They arrive relatively fresh but also completely untested against elite pressure. Argentina, by contrast, have been battle-hardened through a brutal South American qualification campaign — including tough away draws and defeats that forced them to fight and adapt.
The tactical story writes itself. Austria will sit deep, defend in numbers, and look to frustrate. Argentina's wide players and relentless pressing should eventually break them down. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about "tournament football being unpredictable" — the quality gap here is real and significant.
From a betting perspective, Argentina at 1.62 offers decent value given their dominant recent form. But the smarter market might be Over 2.5 goals. Argentina have averaged well over two goals per game across their last ten matches. I'd also back Argentina to score in both halves — a pattern that fits their aggressive, high-tempo style perfectly.
My bold prediction? Argentina win 3-0, with the game effectively settled before the hour mark. Austria's defence simply hasn't been tested at this level.
The champions are hungry. The stage is set. This one could be a statement night.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Tagliafico | Argentina | 33 | Defender | 172 | 67 |
| N. Otamendi | Argentina | 38 | Defender | 183 | 80 |
| R. De Paul | Argentina | 32 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| L. Beltrán | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | 174 | 75 |
| F. Ortega | Argentina | 27 | Defender | 178 | 75 |
| A. Velasco | Argentina | 23 | Midfielder | 167 | 63 |
| N. Molina | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 179 | 70 |
| M. Senesi | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 185 | 80 |
| E. Martínez | Argentina | 33 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 88 |
| Pablo Maffeo | Spain | 28 | Defender | 172 | 70 |
| C. Romero | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 185 | 78 |
| B. Zapelli | Argentina | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| F. Farías | Argentina | 23 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| C. Alcaraz | Argentina | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | 68 |
| Marco Pellegrino | Argentina | 23 | Defender | 184 | 79 |
| E. Fernández | Argentina | 23 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| L. Esquivel | Argentina | 24 | Defender | 180 | 78 |
| N. Valentini | Argentina | 25 | Defender | 184 | 79 |
| V. Carboni | Argentina | 21 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| C. Echeverri | Argentina | 20 | Midfielder | 171 | 62 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Posch | Austria | 29 | Defender | 190 | 82 |
| C. Baumgartner | Austria | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| F. Grillitsch | Austria | 30 | Midfielder | 187 | 77 |
| M. Sabitzer | Austria | 32 | Midfielder | 178 | 76 |
| M. Svoboda | Austria | 27 | Defender | 195 | 86 |
| A. Prass | Austria | 25 | Defender | 180 | 72 |
| N. Seiwald | Austria | 25 | Midfielder | 179 | 79 |
| A. Schlager | Austria | 30 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 80 |
| R. Schmid | Austria | 26 | Midfielder | 168 | 69 |
| M. Arnautović | Austria | 37 | Attacker | 192 | 83 |
| K. Danso | Austria | 27 | Defender | 190 | 85 |
| M. Gregoritsch | Austria | 32 | Attacker | 193 | 91 |
| M. Friedl | Austria | 28 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
| P. Mwene | Austria | 32 | Defender | 170 | 68 |
| P. Lienhart | Austria | 29 | Defender | 189 | 83 |
| D. Affengruber | Austria | 25 | Defender | 185 | 79 |
| P. Wimmer | Austria | 25 | Midfielder | 182 | 77 |
| C. Chukwuemeka | England | 22 | Midfielder | 187 | 77 |
| F. Wiegele | Austria | 25 | Goalkeeper | 205 | n/a |
| P. Wanner | Austria | 20 | Midfielder | 185 | 72 |
Argentina vs Austria match odds
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