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Argentina Thrash Austria 2-0 to Clinch Group J Top Spot

Argentina delivered a commanding display against Austria, winning 2-0 to secure first place in Group J and book their Round of 16 spot.

By Khalid6 days ago👁️ 5 views🕒 1 min read

Argentina produced a polished performance to beat Austria 2-0 in their second Group J fixture, clinching top spot and a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

Match Report

Argentina dominated from the outset. Lautaro Martinez broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute with a powerful finish after a rapid counter-attack. Lionel Messi doubled the lead in the 67th minute with an unerring direct free-kick to seal the points.

Match Stats

  • Possession: Argentina 63% | Austria 37%
  • Shots on target: Argentina 7 | Austria 2
  • Duels won: Argentina 14 | Austria 9

Group J Standings

Argentina lead on 6 points, Austria follow on 3, with Algeria and Jordan yet to score. The Albiceleste face Jordan in the final group game — effectively a dead rubber for the South Americans.

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