Argentina vs Austria Predictions - FIFA World Cup 2026

Match Details

Date: June 23, 2026, at 03:00am
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Dallas, USA.

Current Betting Odds

Argentina – $1.57
Draw – $4.00
Austria – $5.50

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Two sides that got off to winning starts in Group J meet here, as Argentina take on Austria at Dallas Stadium.

Much of the opening round was dominated by the performance of Lionel Messi, who produced a masterclass as Argentina fired past Algeria with relative ease.

As holders, Argentina do have a target on their back but with Messi seemingly still at the peak of his powers, they will fancy their chances against anybody.

Austria dug deep to see off Jordan, securing their first World Cup win since 1990 and they will see this as a complete free hit in Dallas.

Both sides also know that a win in this one practically sees them through to the knockout rounds, which may motivate them to play on the front foot even more.

This should be an entertaining fixture and here is a look ahead to Argentina vs Austria:

Best Bet

Argentina to win the match @ $1.57

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It was a resounding return to the world stage for Lionel Messi and Argentina, as the mercurial talent bagged his first hat-trick on the biggest stage.

Algeria simply had no answer to Argentina’s creative flair and with Messi at the heart of it, they dominated from the outset.

A repeat performance against a more resolute Austrian outfit will be tough, but Argentina have a squad packed with talent.

Away from Messi, the likes of Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez will be featuring in attacking areas and the Austrian defence will have their work cut out.

This should be a good game, which Austria should play their part in, but another Argentinian win looks to be the sensible prediction.

Same Game Multi Bet

Argentina to win & over 2.5 goals in the game @3.25

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Both these sides scored three in their opening fixtures and should be buoyed by that heading into this one.

All of the impetus will be with Argentina, who underlined their presence as one of the sides to beat in their opening game and there will be expectancy again surrounding them.

Ralf Rangnick remains one of the more innovative managers in world football and he will set up this Austrian side to play with attacking intent.

This should add to it as a spectacle, with goals on the cards but Argentina should come out on top.

Best Value Bet

A penalty to be awarded in the match @ $3.00

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VAR has been at the forefront of a few decisions at this World Cup so far and a penalty to be awarded between these two looks a decent value bet.

Both have pace in wide areas, as well as cultured strikers, who know how to draw fouls from the opposition in the box.

If both sides are to play on the front foot, it could be chances aplenty and a penalty award looks to be the way to go.

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