The defending champions got off to a dominant start with a convincing 3-0 win over Algeria. Lionel Scaloni’s side once again showed attacking depth and composition, cementing their status as one of the favorites to retain the title. Captain Lionel Messi also added another milestone to his glittering career, his goal against Algeria moving him level with Miroslav Klose among the top goalscorers in World Cup history.
Austria, meanwhile, will head into the competition full of confidence after defeating World Cup newcomers Jordan 3-1 in their opening match. Despite the result, Ralf Rangnick’s side faced a star test and had to dig deep before eventually sealing victory.
History slightly favors Argentina in this match. The two teams have met six times in senior international football, with the South Americans winning three of those meetings, while Austria emerged victorious twice. One meeting ended in a stalemate.
With both teams having won their opening games, another victory could ensure progress to the knockout rounds and provide a significant boost for the final group game.
The match will be played at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington and is scheduled to start at 10:30 PM IST on Monday, June 22. Amin Mohamed Omar will judge the competition.
Fans in India can watch the live coverage 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 respective HD channels.
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