Argentina national football team aims to repeat 1998 feat. With a 2-0 win over Austria, Lionel Messi led the Albiceleste to a solid position in the 2026 World Cup.

What happened in the match?

The 2-0 win over Austria allowed Argentina to maintain its undefeated goal record in the first two matches of the World Cup.

Why is it important for the Argentina national football team?

The Albiceleste is one of the four teams that managed to keep a clean sheet in the first two matches of the World Cup, along with Mexico, Spain, and Ghana.

What's next for the Argentina national football team?

On Saturday, at 23.00 in the Dallas Stadium, the Argentina national football team will face Jordan in its next match. The Argentina national football team also scored more goals than the other three teams, with five goals, all scored by Lionel Messi. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | Argentina 3-0 Algeria (2026-06-17) | | Next match | vs Jordan (2026-06-28) |

What is Scaloni's plan for the next match?

The coach of the Argentina national football team, Lionel Scaloni, will aim to equal the record of the 1998 World Cup, where the Albiceleste finished the group stage without conceding a goal.