World Cup · Group Stage – 2
Season 2026/2027
● Tested by real SA players
Home side
Argentina
2
–
0
Final score
Away side
Austria
Predicted winner
Argentina · 45%
H2H last 5
0W · 0D · 0L
Best partner
Gbets
Venue
Arlington
Match prediction
Pick
Argentina
Home win45%
Draw45%
Away win10%
Model note: Double chance : Argentina or draw
Model output from the API-Football data engine. Not betting advice.
Starting eleven
Argentina 4-3-3
4-3-2 Austria
Argentina
4-3-3
-
23
E. Martínez
G -
6
Lisandro Martínez
D -
25
F. Medina
D -
26
N. Molina
D -
4
G. Montiel
D -
8
V. Barco
M -
24
E. Fernández
M -
11
G. Lo Celso
M -
15
N. González
F -
9
J. Álvarez
F -
18
N. Paz
F
Austria
4-3-2
-
13
P. Pentz
G -
2
D. Affengruber
D -
8
D. Alaba
D -
3
K. Danso
D -
23
M. Friedl
D -
19
D. Ljubičić
M -
17
C. Chukwuemeka
M -
10
F. Grillitsch
M -
7
M. Arnautovic
F -
14
S. Kalajdzic
F
The preview
Argentina and Austria meet with top spot at stake
Argentina and Austria both won their opening games, so this clash on 22/06/2026 could decide who tops Group J. Argentina were ruthless against Algeria. Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win. Austria were just as convincing, beating Jordan 3-1.
The form makes this the pick of the group. A win for either side would put them in a strong spot to reach the last 16. With Messi in this kind of mood, Argentina will fancy their chances.
Austria will not be overawed. Their 3-1 win showed they can score goals. They know a result against the holders would mark them out as a real threat. Something has to give between two unbeaten sides.