Minute-by-minute report: Both teams are seeking their first win of the tournament at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Join Martin Pegan for updates

Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi back in action for Argentina as they look to take a huge step towards the knockout stages.

World Cup holders Argentina will be led by Lionel Messi against Austria

The Lionel Messi show rolls into Dallas with the Argentine maestro on the cusp of more footballing history when the World Cup holders face Austria on Monday.

Lionel Messi could make World Cup history against Austria.

Matchday 12 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 sees Groups I and J battles intensify for Round of 32 spots. Reigning champions Argentina face Austria in a crucial Group J clash, with both…

Follow live as Lionel Messi's Argentina look to record another World Cup win.

Follow updates as Messi's Argentina play Austria in Group J, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.

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Messi could take the World Cup goal record outright after his hat-trick in Argentina’s opener

Will Argentina book their spot in the knockout stages? Join Dominic Booth to find out

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates as holders Argentina take on Austria in Group J at the Dallas Stadium.

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Follow all the Football World Cup action as Lionel Messi's Argentina take on Austria in their Group J match in Dallas.

Lionel Messi is one goal away from breaking the World Cup's all-time goal record, with Argentina looking to secure group-stage progression against Austria in Dallas. Follow live.

Lionel Messi and the Albiceleste need only one more win to book their spot in the knockout stages

Argentina takes on Austria in FIFA World Cup 2026. Follow LIVE score, goals, lineups, key moments and full-time result.

Superstars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all in action again as they look to put their teams through to the knockout stages of the tournament.

Follow live as Jordan and Algeria both look to record their first win of the tournament.

Minute-by-minute report: Both teams are seeking their first win of the tournament at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Join Martin Pegan for updates

Both teams aim to bounce back from opening defeats