Match report
Messi double sinks Austria as Argentina go 2-0 up in World Cup Group Stage
Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in a World Cup Group Stage - 2 fixture at AT&T Stadium, with Lionel Messi scoring both goals to move his side into control of the section. The result continued Argentina's unbeaten run heading into the match, while Austria, who had won three of their previous five outings, were unable to find a way past their opponents.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Messi opened the scoring in the 38th minute, converting an assist from Facundo Medina to give Argentina a 1-0 lead at the interval. The hosts controlled proceedings for long spells thereafter, and Austria could not force an equaliser despite periods of pressure. Messi then added a second in stoppage time, finishing in the 90th minute to make it 2-0 and settle the contest.
Argentina dominated the underlying numbers, holding 54% possession and registering 12 shots to Austria's six, with five on target compared to just one for the visitors. The hosts also produced an xG figure of 2.36 against Austria's 0.53, reflecting how much of the game was played in the Austrian half. Both sides picked up two yellow cards apiece as the match remained physical throughout, with 13 fouls committed by each team.
Messi scored twice, including a stoppage-time strike, to finish with a match rating of 9.3 and take the individual honours on the night.
Argentina's tally of five shots on target to Austria's solitary effort underlined their greater threat in front of goal.
Argentina beat Austria 2–0 (half-time 1–0).
Argentina met Austria in the World Cup (Group Stage - 2). Kick-off was Monday, 22 June 2026, 17:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium. Referee: Amin Mohamed Omar.
Key moments
- 38' Goal: Lionel Messi (assist: Facundo Medina) — 1–0 · Watch Lionel Messi's goal video (38')
- 90' Goal: Lionel Messi — 2–0 · Watch Lionel Messi's goal video (90')
Starting line-ups
Argentina (4-4-2)
Austria (4-2-3-1)
About this match
On this page: the Argentina vs Austria final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What was the final score of Argentina vs Austria?
Argentina beat Austria 2–0 (half-time 1–0).
›Who scored in Argentina vs Austria?
Lionel Messi (38') for Argentina; Lionel Messi (90') for Argentina.
›Where can I watch Argentina vs Austria highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Argentina 2–0 Austria are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.