Argentina took the lead in the first half. In the 9th minute, Lionel Messi failed to convert a penalty; in the 38th minute, he finished an assist from F. Medina to make it 1-0. At the break, Argentina remained one goal ahead.
The score did not change for much of the second half. In the 76th minute, F. Medina and K. Laimer were both booked; in stoppage time at 90+2, L. Paredes also received a yellow card. In the 90+5 minute, Lionel Messi scored again to seal the final 2-0 result. He accounted for both of Argentina’s goals in the match.
On the numbers, Argentina had 54% possession to Austria’s 46%; expected goals (xG) were 2.65 to 0.50; shots 12 to 6, with 5 to 1 on target; pass completion 89% to 86%; corners 1 to 3; offsides 2 to 0; saves 1 to 2; fouls 13 to 13.
In the previous round, Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in the first group-stage match, while Austria beat Jordan 3-1.
Looking ahead to the next round, Argentina will face Jordan in the third group-stage match on 2026-06-28, and Austria will play Algeria on the same day.
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