2026 World Cup schedule speeds along, and today we get some tasty Group J action at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) in Arlington, Texas. After their opener saw Lionel Messi net a sensational hat trick to win 3-0 against Algeria, the Albiceleste want to make absolutely sure of their place in the round of 32. In their way stands an incredibly disciplined Austria, led by Ralf Rangnick, who thumped Jordan 3-1 on opening day.
Predicted Argentina XI: Scaloni’s setup
Lionel Scaloni is expected to put in place what looks to be a commanding lineup designed to be just as offensively minded as it is resilient in the face of any opponent that looks to get in their face. This time we expect Julian Alvarez playing at number nine maintaing Argentina's high and intense press.
Here is the predicted XI today for defending world champions:
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez
- Defenders: Nahuel Molina (RB), Cristian Romero (CB), Lisandro Martinez (CB), Facundo Medina (LB)
- Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul (RM), Alexis Mac Allister (CM), Enzo Fernandez (CM), Nico Gonzalez (LM)
- Forwards: Lionel Messi (CF), Julain Alvarez (ST)
Bringing Facundo Medina in defense for a more ball playing defensive line will ensure that Scaloni’s men are as competent as possible when it comes to playing it out from the back, even though you will find that the midfielder trio of De Paul, Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez is absolutely crucial to this formation to try and penetrate what seems likely to be the deep defending that Austria would typically resort to. Lionel Messi will hope to recreate his magic again and show everyone why he is still the the best in the world
Match details and broadcast guide
With first place in this group on the line for both of today’s protagonists, Argentina will be keen to assert their status as reigning world champions on the pitch against Austria in a 12.00 PM local kick-off in Dallas, Texas (CDT).
Here’s when and where to watch the Group J showdown live around the world.
Global kick-off timings:
US: 1:00 PM EDT / 12:00 PM CDT
- United Kingdom: 6:00 PM BST
- Austria / Central Europe: 7:00 PM CET
- India: June 22, 2026 10:30 PM IST
- Australia: June 23, 2026 3:00 AM AEST
WHERE TO WATCH WORLD CUP LIVE
- US: Broadcast available on FOX Sports, Telemundo. Live stream via FOX Sports app or Fubo
- UK: Live, free and unmissable action via the BBC, available via stream on BBC iPlayer
- Canada: Live stream of every fixture via the TSN+, as well as broadcast via TV on TSN
- Australia: Live and exclusive to SBS, stream live via SBS On Demand
- India: Stream live via ZEE5. Live TV on Unite8 Sports 1 (Hindi), Unite8 Sports 2 (English).
- Argentina: Watch on TyC Sports
- Austria: Broadcast and stream live on ORF ON
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