The defending champions started their campaign in dominant fashion, recording a convincing 3-0 win over Algeria. Lionel Scaloni’s men once again showed their attacking depth and composure, reinforcing their status as one of the favorites to retain the title. Captain Lionel Messi also added another milestone to his glittering career, with his goal against Algeria taking him level with Miroslav Klose among the top scorers in World Cup history.
Austria, meanwhile, will enter the contest full of confidence after defeating World Cup newcomers Jordan 3-1 in their opening match. Despite the scoreline, Ralf Rangnick’s side faced a tough test and had to dig deep before sealing victory.
History does not favor Argentina in this match. The two teams have met six times in senior men’s international football, with the South Americans winning three meetings, while Austria have emerged victorious twice. A meeting ended in an impasse.
With both teams winning their opening games, another win could secure progression to the knockout rounds and provide significant momentum going into the final group game.
The match will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington and is scheduled to start 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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