Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups as Argentina and Austria meet in their second Group J match. Lionel Scaloni’s side made a perfect start to their title defence, overwhelming Algeria in a comfortable 3–0 victory. Lionel Messi’s hat-trick saw him join Miroslav Klose on 16 FIFA World Cup goals, the joint-highest tally in tournament history. Scaloni was full of praise for Messi after the match, saying: “I’m at a loss for words about Leo. What can I say? He’s incredible.” A similar performance for La Albiceleste would ensure qualification to the knockout stages.
Ralf Rangnick’s Austria enter this match following a 3–1 win over Jordan in their opener. Goals from Romano Schmid and Marko Arnautovic, alongside an own goal, secured victory in a surprisingly challenging encounter. Yet Rangnick will know that even a draw against the reigning champions could effectively secure Austria’s progression to the next stage, with four points widely viewed to be the threshold.
Below are the confirmed lineups for Argentina vs Austria.
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Argentina vs Austria Confirmed Lineups
Argentina Team News
Gonzalo Montiel has been dealing with a hamstring issue and his status is uncertain.
Nicolas Tagliafico will also need to be assessed further. The left-back has been suffering from a calf injury which sidelined him for the Algeria encounter.
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Austria Team News
Stefan Posch is the major concern. Having suffered a broken jaw, which will not require surgery, Posch is a doubt for this match.
Konrad Laimer, who regularly operates at right-back for Bayern Munich, provides an ideal replacement for the uncertain Posch.
Argentina Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes
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Austria Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes
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