Argentina vs. Austria Confirmed Lineups, Starting 11 for World Cup 2026 Group J Game in Dallas
Lionel Messi is set to start as Argentina make at least one change, with Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez competing to partner him.
- Argentina resumes its World Cup campaign on Monday against Austria at the Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with head coach Lionel Scaloni forced to adjust his defense after an injury ruled out Gonzalo Montiel.
- The Albiceleste enters the match following a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria, where Lionel Messi scored a hat trick and moved to 16 World Cup goals, tying Miroslav Klose for the all-time record.
- Nahuel Molina will likely replace Montiel in defense, completing a line with Cristian Romero and Facundo Medina, while Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, and Enzo Fernandez maintain their midfield positions.
- Scaloni continues evaluating his attack, with Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez competing to partner Messi, while Nicolas Gonzalez may earn a start on the left after providing an assist against Algeria.
- Lionel Messi turns 39 on Wednesday, though he is not expected to play the full 90 minutes; a victory against Austria would secure Argentina's place in the round of 32.
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32 years ago, Diego Armando Maradona resigned from the selection by the small door in Dallas. 32 years later, Lionel Messi knocked out all the doors in Dallas. In the middle, Argentina won Austria (2-0).
Everything is ready for the Group J derby at the 2026 World Cup, where Argentina and Austria will face off in a match that could decide the fate of the first place in the group. Both national teams started the tournament with victories and aim to take a big step towards qualifying for the next stage. For Argentina, captain Lionel Messi will also play from the first minute, who will lead the offensive department along with Lautaro Martinez and Th…
The selection of Argentina wants to take a new step towards the seven-year-olds of the end of the 2026 North American World Cup. After winning their 3-0 debut to Algeria with a triplet of Lionel Messi, now the sights are set in Austria.In this duel, the Pulga has the possibility to expand its brands.With the three so many scored in the premiere of the Albiceleste, Leo reached 16 goals in World Cups and equaled the historical mark of the German M…
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