Argentina v Austria: World Cup 2026 – live

Argentina are playing Austria in a 2026 World Cup match, with kick-off at 6pm BST. The match follows Argentina's opening game against Algeria, in which Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick, though readers have questioned the quality of the goals, suggesting two were gifted by the Algerian goalkeeper. There is also debate over whether Messi should have been sent off during that match, and whether the team should continue being built around him given Julián Álvarez's current form.