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Argentina v Austria LIVE: Team news and latest updates as Lionel Messi chases more World Cup history
Austria XI
It looks like a reshaped backline for Austria with Kevin Danso into the starting side.
Austria XI: A Schlager; Laimer, Danso, Posch, Alaba; Seiwald, Sabitzer, X Schlager; Schmid, Gregoritsch, Wanner.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 June 2026 16:55
Argentina fans building incredible atmosphere in Dallas
The noise is deafening surrounding this spaceship-like stadium with Argentina fans flocking to this Arlington hub for the latest glimpse of Messi.
There’s pride in the No 19 jersey, as much as the No 10, a hint to the journey that continues, despite No 3 for Argentina in Qatar.
Inside the stadium, the concourse underneath the enormous glass windows has thousands of Argentine fans gathering, quite whether they return to their seats at kick-off is unclear, it’s a unique vantage point.
There is only a smattering of red in this stadium, with the Red Eagles contingent tucked away in the far corner in the third tier of this football cathedral, with soccer now experiencing the magic of what Jerry Jones built for his Cowboys.
Jack Rathborn at Dallas Stadium22 June 2026 16:54
Argentina XI
Nahuel Molina is brought into the backline for an otherwise unchanged Argentina.
Argentina XI: E Martinez; Molina, Romero, L Martinez, Medina; De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez; Messi, L Martinez, Almada.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 June 2026 16:51
Team news on the way…
We’re expecting team news from the Dallas Stadium at some point in the near future. Argentina are set to be without Gonzalo Montiel due to a hamstring complaint, but will there be any other changes?
Harry Latham-Coyle22 June 2026 16:40
Lionel Messi releases statement on father Jorge’s health and criticises media coverage
We must send well wishes to Lionel Messi’s father, with Jorge receiving treatment for a health issue. The family have understandably requested privacy.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 June 2026 16:30
World Cup power rankings
There are a couple of World Cup contenders in action today, with France facing Iraq a little later. Where do Argentina sit in our tournament power rankings? Will Castle assesses the potential victors.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 June 2026 16:10
The weak link theory that will decide who wins the World Cup
Lionel Messi will draw inevitable focus today and throughout this tournament, but could a less heralded Argentina player actually be key to their chances? Richard Jolly weak link theory posits that it is the 11th name on the team sheet that is most important, rather than the first.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 June 2026 16:00
World Cup 2026 fixtures, results and group tables
Want to stay up to date on all the latest results, fixtures and group tables at this World Cup? We’ve got you covered.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 June 2026 15:45
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