The Argentina national football team will face Austria in the 2026 World Cup with Gonzalo Montiel on the bench, after the player overcame a minor injury. Journalist Maximiliano Grillo revealed that Montiel was able to complete the physical part of the practice and that the idea is for him to be on the bench on Monday. Nahuel Molina will be the starter in the match against the European team. Montiel's injury had raised doubts about his participation in the match, but now it seems that he will be ready to play. The match between Argentina and Austria will take place on Monday, June 22 at 14.00 hrs. The Argentina national team is looking to continue adding points in the 2026 World Cup after their win against Algeria. Coach Scaloni still has doubts about the starting lineup, with four players competing for a place in the starting eleven. The possible formation of Argentina for the match against Austria is as follows: Dibu Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cuti Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina or Nicolás Tagliafico; Rodrigo de Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Thiago Almada or Nicolás González; Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez or Julián Álvarez. Fans of the Argentina national team are sharing positive reactions on social media about the possible starting lineup. El Intransigente will provide coverage of the Albiceleste's matches, including a chronicle with the most notable events and statements from the protagonists after the matches.
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Argentina national football team confirms Gonzalo Montiel for Austria match
Argentina national football team confirms Gonzalo Montiel for Austria match in World Cup 2026 after overcoming minor injury, with Nahuel Molina as starter
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