Argentina and Austria are slated to do battle in their second group-stage match on Monday, June 22, at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX and in Spanish on Telemundo. The match will be played at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, and Argentina enters as the favorite with a 1.47x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win.
Argentina began the World Cup with a masterful performance against Algeria, which resulted in a 3-0 win. Meanwhile, Austria came away with a convincing 3-1 victory against Jordan in Matchday 1.
Below, we’ll break down our Argentina vs. Austria prediction and picks for Monday afternoon’s World Cup 2026 match, including the spread, total goals, and key player picks for PrizePicks.
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Argentina vs. Austria World Cup 2026 Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Monday, June 22
How to watch Argentina vs. Austria: FOX (English) | Telemundo (Spanish)
Kickoff Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Dallas, Texas
Group: Group J
Argentina and Austria sit atop Group J with t3 points apiece, with Argentina owning a +3 goal differential through Matchday 1. Monday’s showdown could provide a massive advantage for the winning side and potentially cement their place in the Round of 32.
Argentina star forward Lionel Messi turned in an electric performance in the team’s World Cup opener as he registered a hat trick. In doing so, Messi tied former German standout Miroslav Klose for the most goals (16) in World Cup history.
At halftime of Matchday 1, Argentina RB Gonzalo Montiel was forced from the match due to a hamstring injury. Montiel is working his way back into the lineup, but Argentina may play it safe with Nahuel Molina entering the starting XI against Austria.
Meanwhile, Austria qualified for the 2026 World Cup for the first time since 1998. Das Team has advanced from the group stage on four occasions in its history, including a third-place finish at the 1954 World Cup.
Austria did have the advantage in the possession battle against Jordan, possessing the ball 63% of the match. This group is strong in the midfield and is playing with confidence after a convincing victory to begin their World Cup journey.
Argentina vs. Austria: Favorite to Win, Spread, Total Goals – Monday, June 22
Argentina enters Monday’s game as the favorite, returning a 1.47x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
Here are the full payouts for the Argentina vs. Austria match on PrizePicks.
- Winner Payout: Austria – 5.88x | Tie – 3.7x | Argentina – 1.47x
- Spread: Argentina -1.5 (2.43x Payout)
- Total Goals: 2.5 (Over – 1.88x)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes 1.82x | No 1.81x
Payouts show potential returns on correct Team Picks predictions. A 2x payout returns $200 on a $100 entry. Lower multipliers reflect outcomes users are picking as more likely. Payouts are live as of writing and subject to change.
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Argentina vs. Austria Prediction on Winner for World Cup 2026
Here are the key stats and trends for Argentina vs. Austria before making your World Cup 2026 predictions on PrizePicks.
- Argentina is 1-1-1 all-time against Austria but has outscored its Matchday 2 opponents 6-3 in those contests. However, the two sides haven’t met since 1990.
- La Albiceleste posted a 12-4-2 record in FIFA World Cup qualifying and outscored its opponents 30-10.
- Argentina possesses a 9-2-1 record in the group stage in the last five World Cups dating back to 2010.
- Austria owns a 2-3-2 record in the group stage across their last three World Cup appearances. Its triumph against Jordan was its first group-stage win since a 2-1 victory over the United States in the 1990 World Cup group stage.
- Das Team has scored just 1 goal in three of its last five matches coming into the World Cup.
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Argentina vs. Austria Lineups for World Cup 2026 – Monday, June 22
Here are the projected Argentina vs. Austria lineups for today's World Cup match. Lineups are not official and are based on historical data.
Argentina Lineup vs. Austria Today
Projected Formation: 4-4-2
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
- Defense: Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina
- Midfield: Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Rodrigo De Paul
- Forwards: Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Thiago Almada
Austria Lineup vs. Argentina Today
Projected Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Alexander Schlager
- Defense: Konrad Laimer, David Alaba, Philipp Lienhart, Phillipp Mwene
- Defensive Midfield: Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald
- Attacking Midfield/Wing: Romano Schmid, Michael Gregoritsch, Marcel Sabitzer
- Forwards: Marko Arnautovic
Argentina vs. Austria Picks, Player Stats for World Cup: 06/22/26
Here are the top Argentina vs. Austria player picks to target on Monday, June 22. Today’s World Cup 2026 picks are headlined by Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez.
Argentina RW Lionel Messi Pick vs. Austria
Lionel Messi Projections via PrizePicks: 0.5 Goals, 1.5 Shots on Target, 1.5 Goal + Assist (Demon)
- Messi scored 8 goals during 2026 World Cup qualifying, including three multi-goal performances.
- According to FootyStats, Messi has averaged 0.87 goals per 90 minutes with Inter Miami in the MLS this season, which ranks in the 99th percentile.
- The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has averaged 1.45 goals + assists per 90 minutes (99th percentile).
- Messi has registered 2.53 shots on target during the 2026 MLS campaign, ranking in the 99th percentile.
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Argentina CF Lautaro Martínez vs. Austria
Lautaro Martínez Projections via PrizePicks: 2.5 Shots, 12.5 Fantasy Score, 1.5 Goal + Assst (Demon)
- Martínez has tallied at least 3 shots in just two of his 16 World Cup qualifying matches. In addition, he recorded just 1 shot against Algeria in Matchday 1.
- Per FootyStats, Martínez took 92 shots with Inter Milan in Serie A during the 2025-26 season, averaging 3.80 per 90 minutes (98th percentile).
- The Argentine CF has registered 1.61 shots on target with Inter Milan, which ranks in the 98th percentile.
- Martínez has compiled 0.71 goals per game in Serie A, ranking in the 99th percentile.
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Argentina produced a dominant showing against Algeria to begin its World Cup journey thanks to a sensational performance from Lionel Messi. Can La Albiceleste could pick up right where they left off in Matchday 2 and take control of Group J?
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