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Argentina can book their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a win over Austria tonight.
The reigning champions got off to a strong start with a win against Algeria in their opening match, but their mettle will be tested further against Ralf Rangnick’s side.
The European country beat Jordan in their first game, and they are determined to knock Argentina out of the first place in Group J.
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Argentina team news
Argentina starting XI: Martinez, Martinez, Romero, Medina, Molina, De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Messi, Almada, Martinez
Substitutes for Argentina: Musso, Rulli, Senesi, Tagliafico, Montiel, Otamendi, Paredes, Barco, Lo Celso, Palacios, Gonzalez, Alvarez, Simeone, Paz, Lopez
Austria team news
Austria starting XI: Schlager, Danso, Posch, Alaba, Schlager, Seiwald, Sabitzer, Schmid, Laimer, Wanner, Gregoritsch
Substitutes for Austria: Wiegele, Pentz, Affengruber, Lienhart, Mwene, Friedl, Svoboda, Grillitsch, Chukwuemeka, Ljubicic, Prass, Schoepf, Arnautovic, Kalajdzic, Wimmer
Where to watch Argentina vs Austria: TV channel, live streaming online
The game will begin on Monday, June 22 at Dallas Stadium. Kick-off at 18:00 BST.
In the UK, live World Cup matches are expected to be broadcast across the BBC, with streaming available via BBC iPlayer.
Argentina vs Austria statistics
- Argentina won their first Group J match 3-0 against Algeria
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina won
- La Albiceleste have won each of their last eight matches in all competitions
- Argentina has won seven consecutive World Cup matches
- Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in their first group game
- The Das team scored more than one goal in their last 18 matches
- Austria appeared in the World Cup for the first time since 1998
- Argentina are the world champions after winning the 2022 tournament
- Austria have not reached the knockout stages of the World Cup since 1982
- The countries have met twice before, with Argentina winning 5-1 in 1980 before drawing 1-1 in 1990.
Argentina vs Austria prediction
Austria have become a more organized team under Rangnick and are likely to provide a tougher test than the Algeria they won in the opening round.
However, Argentina’s quality throughout the team, combined with Messi’s outstanding form, should prove decisive.
Expect a competitive contest, but the world champions look to be able to pick up another win and seal their place in the knockout round.
Prediction: Argentina 2-1 Austria
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