The Argentina national team secured a crucial 2-0 win over Austria, ensuring their spot in the World Cup 2026 round of 16.

What happened in the match

The Argentina national team achieved an important victory thanks to the performances of Lionel Messi and Facundo Medina. The match was complex, but Argentina managed to impose their game and secure their qualification.

The performance of Messi and Medina

Lionel Messi revealed that he asked Facundo Medina to launch crosses into the area so he could take advantage of his opportunities. Messi praised Medina's performance and attributed a significant part of the merit in one of the decisive plays of the win.

The importance of the victory

The win over Austria is crucial for the Argentina national team, which now finds itself in a good position to advance in the World Cup 2026. Argentina has won its last three matches, with a record of 3W-0D-0L (WWW). Last result: Angola 0-2 Argentina (2025-11-14).

StatisticValue
Last resultAngola 0-2 Argentina (2025-11-14)
Recent form3W-0D-0L (WWW)