The Argentina national football team arrives at the match against Austria with the tranquility of knowing that things are going well. Scaloni's team practiced a very good level of football in their World Cup debut, in which Lionel Messi shone. The Argentine star once again made it clear that his level does not depend on the league he plays in. The Argentina national football team is seeking group leadership in the 2026 World Cup, with a crucial match against Austria. The central defensive pair formed by Lisandro Martínez and 'Cuti' Romero is almost a guarantee of success for the current champion. The Austrian national team, on the other hand, will try to give a scare to a rival that, theoretically, is more superior than the team led by Ralf Ragnick. Over time, the Argentina national football team and the Austrian national team have faced each other only 2 times in their history, and none in this century. The first precedent is a match played in 1980 in Vienna, in a match that was marked by a great performance by Diego Armando Maradona who scored a hat-trick. The Argentina national football team is seeking a new victory on Monday, with the experience and quality of its players as an advantage. So, the question is, can the Austrian national team give a surprise and defeat the Argentina national football team? The answer will be given on Monday. The Argentina national football team has the opportunity to demonstrate its level and seek group leadership. But, the Austrian national team does not give up and seeks to give a surprise. The excitement and expectation are high for this crucial match.