BUENOS AIRES (Interstat) — Argentina hosts Austria on Monday, June 22, 2026, in a World Cup group-stage match, with both teams entering the contest on the strength of dominant victories last week.

The Albiceleste defeated Algeria 3-0 on June 16, a clean sheet that extended Argentina’s recent run of defensive stability. Austria, meanwhile, posted a 3-1 win over Jordan on June 17, demonstrating offensive firepower after a middling stretch of results.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 Argentina victory.

Austria’s record this season includes notable highs and lows. The Austrians opened a 10-0 rout of San Marino on Oct. 9, 2025, and also defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina twice: 2-1 on Sept. 9, 2025, and 2-1 again on June 10, 2025. However, they lost 1-0 to Romania on Oct. 12, 2025, and drew 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Nov. 18, 2025. A 2-0 win at Cyprus on Nov. 15, 2025, and a 4-0 home victory over San Marino on June 10, 2025, round out their recent form.

Argentina’s path has been more consistent. Since a 2-1 loss at Paraguay on Nov. 14, 2024, the Albiceleste have dropped only one other match: a 1-0 defeat at Ecuador on Sept. 9, 2025. Argentina posted emphatic wins over Brazil (4-1) on March 26, 2025, and Bolivia (6-0) on Oct. 15, 2024. Draws include a 1-1 result at Venezuela on Oct. 10, 2024, and a 1-1 tie at Colombia on June 10, 2025. Wins over Chile (1-0) on June 5, 2025, Venezuela (3-0) on Sept. 4, 2025, Peru (1-0) on Nov. 20, 2024, and Uruguay (1-0) on March 22, 2025, round out a 7-2-2 record across their last 11 matches.

Both teams face quick turnarounds after Monday. Argentina travels to face Jordan on Saturday, June 27, while Austria heads to Algeria on the same day.

Monday’s match marks the first meeting between these nations in World Cup play. Argentina’s depth and home-field advantage are expected to test an Austria side that has shown vulnerability against top-tier opposition.