The Argentina national football team won 2-0 against Austria at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, United States, and secured their spot in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

What happened in the match?

The team led by Lionel Scaloni won thanks to a double from Lionel Messi, who is unstoppable. The Argentine captain became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose.

What does this mean for Argentina?

The win means that Argentina secured their spot in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, and became the first team to secure their spot in the new instance.

What's next for Argentina?

The next match for Argentina will be on Saturday, June 27 at 23:00 (Argentine time) against Jordan at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas. | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Argentina vs. Algeria | 3-0 | | 2026-06-27 | Argentina vs. Jordan | - | Argentina will also play against Spain on 2026-03-27 in a friendly match