Forecast vs result · Group J · Matchday 2
Argentina vs Austria
2026-06-22
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Pre-match forecast
Argentina win
65.1%
Draw
25.7%
Austria win
9.2%
Argentina
1.61
expected
goals
goals
Austria
0.60
Video analysis: player performance
Per-player ratings and event breakdowns from official highlights analysis. Tap a player to see their full match timeline.
Argentina
6Lautaro MartínezContributed to the team's offensive shape with intelligent runs, though without direct goal involvement.
Lautaro Martínez
Contributed to the team's offensive shape with intelligent runs, though without direct goal involvement.
Austria
8Austrian Goalkeeper9'–716'Made numerous crucial saves, including an early penalty, preventing a much larger defeat for Austria.
11saves▼
Austrian Goalkeeper9'–716'
Made numerous crucial saves, including an early penalty, preventing a much larger defeat for Austria.
11saves
Match timeline
9'Messi's penalty kick was saved by the Austrian goalkeeper.
48'Lionel Messi's (10 ARG) shot is saved by the Austrian goalkeeper.
58'Lionel Messi's (10 ARG) shot is saved by the Austrian goalkeeper.
522'Lionel Messi's (10 ARG) shot is saved by the Austrian goalkeeper.
555'Lionel Messi's (10 ARG) shot is saved by the Austrian goalkeeper.
600'Lionel Messi's (10 ARG) shot is saved by the Austrian goalkeeper.
628'Lionel Messi's (10 ARG) shot is saved by the Austrian goalkeeper.
632'Lionel Messi's (10 ARG) shot is saved by the Austrian goalkeeper.
646'Lionel Messi's (10 ARG) shot is saved by the Austrian goalkeeper.
657'Lionel Messi's (10 ARG) free-kick is saved by the Austrian goalkeeper.
716'Lionel Messi's (10 ARG) shot is saved by the Austrian goalkeeper.
Match observations
- The match highlights illustrate Argentina's attacking superiority, largely driven by Lionel Messi's influence. Austria adopted a defensive posture, frequently resorting to fouls to impede Argentina's offensive movements, especially against Messi.
- The game was characterized by Argentina's persistent pressure and Austria's resilient, albeit often physical, defending.
- The match began with a ceremonial display of national flags, setting a grand stage for the encounter.