A victory ensures a place in the round of 16. Schedule, TV and the DT’s doubts.
The Argentine National Team returns to the ring in the 2026 World Cup with a clear objective: to seal the passport to the round of 16. This Monday, from 2:00 p.m. (Argentine time), the defending champion will face Austria at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas for the second date of Group J. After an ideal debut with a 3-0 win over Algeria – which had Lionel Messi at a superlative level -, those led by Lionel Scaloni want to secure the three points that guarantee the leadership of the area. The match will be played under a strong emotional charge: exactly 40 years have passed since Diego Maradona’s historic match against the English in Mexico ’86, imbuing the day in Texas with pure football mystique.
In the previous one, the focus was not free of tensions in the press conference. Scaloni was visibly upset by the media rumors about the health of Lionel Messi’s father: «Should we start with that?»crossed the DT, to then ratify the strength and unity of the team in the event of any eventuality. In strictly football terms, the coach maintains two doubts in the starting eleven that will define the team’s profile: the inclusion of Thiago Almada or Nicolás González in the gestation zone, and the recurring fight up front between Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez to accompany the captain.
The rival on duty represents a test of high tactical demand. The Austria of the German Ralf Rangnick—internationally recognized as the father of Gegenpressing (the immediate pressure after the loss of the ball) – arrives in tune after winning in her debut and promises to cut off the clean exit routes for the Argentine defensive block commanded by Cristian «Cuti» Romero. Argentina would form with: Dibu Martínez; Molina, Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Medina; De Paul, Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Almada or González; Messi and Lautaro or Julián. The clash will be broadcast live on Public TV, Telefe, TyC Sports and DSports.
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