World Cup 2026 / Schedule / ARG v AUT
Group J · Monday, June 22, 2026
Argentina vs Austria 
The pick
64% ARG23% Draw13% AUT
Win, draw, and loss probabilities and expected goals are from our team-strength model.
Head to head
Expected shapes: Argentina 4-3-3, Austria 4-2-3-1.
Ruled out: ARG — Leonardo Balerdi
Argentinavs
Austria
Model rating
FIFA ranking
Title odds
Squad value (top 26)
Players in top-5 leagues
Avg age (XI) · younger left
Squad strength by line (EA FC 26 ratings)
ARGAUT
Top players
ArgentinaLautaro Martinez
88
PAC81
SHO88
PAS75
DRI84
DEF51
PHY83
Gamechanger ★EnforcerIncisive PassPower Shot
Alexis Mac Allister
87
PAC66
SHO82
PAS85
DRI85
DEF78
PHY76
Pinged Pass ★BlockDead BallGamechanger
Julian Alvarez
87
PAC85
SHO87
PAS81
DRI87
DEF57
PHY79
Press Proven ★Finesse Shot
AustriaDavid Alaba
82
PAC68
SHO71
PAS82
DRI79
DEF82
PHY75
AnticipateDead Ball
Konrad Laimer
82
PAC82
SHO69
PAS76
DRI75
DEF81
PHY76
BlockBruiserRelentless
Marcel Sabitzer
80
PAC74
SHO80
PAS80
DRI80
DEF76
PHY76
Pinged PassPower Shot
Key players to watch
ST Argentina
ArgentinaLautaro Martinez
88
PAC81
SHO88
PAS75
DRI84
DEF51
PHY83
Gamechanger ★EnforcerIncisive PassPower Shot
CM Argentina
ArgentinaAlexis Mac Allister
87
PAC66
SHO82
PAS85
DRI85
DEF78
PHY76
Pinged Pass ★BlockDead BallGamechanger
ST Argentina
ArgentinaJulian Alvarez
87
PAC85
SHO87
PAS81
DRI87
DEF57
PHY79
Press Proven ★Finesse Shot
CB Austria
AustriaDavid Alaba
82
PAC68
SHO71
PAS82
DRI79
DEF82
PHY75
AnticipateDead Ball
Storylines
World Cup 2026: Group J Predictions and Preview
Frames Argentina vs Austria as a clash between the reigning champions and the group's second favorites; Austria's Rangnick reached the Euro 2024 round of 16 and hopes to repeat with Sabitzer and Arnautovic.
Opta Analyst · 2026-06-04
Player ratings are EA Sports FC 26 attributes, used here as a consistent, public proxy for player quality. Squad-level comparisons cover the players we could rate; coverage varies by team.