Video of the goals in the Argentina 2-0 Austria match (Source: VTV):

Argentina continued to assert their status as a title contender by defeating Austria 2-0 in their second match of Group J at the 2026 World Cup , thus securing an early ticket to the Round of 16.

The main character was still Lionel Messi, who scored both goals to lead his team to victory over a very tough opponent.

The match started dramatically when Argentina were awarded a penalty very early on after VAR determined that Stefan Posch had fouled Lautaro Martinez.