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Group J

Argentina v Austria

AT&T Stadium · Arlington

Full time
2 – 0
HT 1–0
4-4-2formations4-2-3-1
🧑‍⚖️ Amin Mohamed Omar🌦️ 34°C · scattered clouds

Match Report

AI-generated

Argentina won 2-0 at AT&T Stadium. Scorers: Lionel Messi 38', Lionel Messi 90'. ARG held 54% possession with a field tilt of 36%.

Styles

Tactical identities

ARG Dominant high pressvsAUT Deep block, counter-attacking

Argentina's dominant high press against Austria's deep block, counter-attacking — a contrast in approach. Shapes: 4-4-2 v 4-2-3-1.

Match Stats

ARG vs AUT

54%Possession46%
12Shots6
5On target1
0xG0
3Big chances1
1Corners3
36%Field tilt64%
89%Pass acc.86%
11.1PPDA16.3
13Fouls13

Timeline

Key events

  • 7′📺Lautaro Martínez — Penalty confirmed
  • 9′❌Lionel Messi — Missed Penalty
  • 38′⚽Lionel Messi
  • 40′🟨Stefan Posch
  • 57′🔁Cristian Romero
  • 64′🔁Thiago Almada
  • 65′🔁Lautaro Martínez
  • 67′🔁David Alaba
  • 68′🔁Paul Wanner
  • 68′🔁Stefan Posch
  • 76′🟨Facundo Medina
  • 76′🟨Konrad Laimer
  • 78′🔁Romano Schmid
  • 82′🔁Rodrigo De Paul
  • 82′🔁Facundo Medina
  • 85′🔁Michael Gregoritsch
  • 90′🟨Leandro Paredes
  • 90′⚽Lionel Messi