Argentina vs Austria Match Time in Bangladesh and Pakistan: Full Details for FIFA World Cup 2026 Clash

Defending champions Argentina continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 journey with a crucial Group J match against Austria in Dallas. Fans across South Asia, including Bangladesh and Pakistan, are preparing to watch the high-voltage clash featuring Lionel Messi and his team.

Argentina enter the match after a dominant 3-0 win over Algeria, while Austria also come in confident following their opening victory over Jordan. The result of this match could play a key role in deciding early qualification for the knockout stage.

Match Details

Argentina vs Austria
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group J
Venue: Dallas, USA
Kick-off (USA): 1:00 PM ET

Match Time in South Asia

Bangladesh Time: 11:45 PM (Monday night)
Pakistan Time: 11:15 PM (Monday night)
Nepal Time: 10:45 PM (Monday night)
India Time: 11:15 PM (Monday night)

Team News

Argentina are expected to make only one change from their previous match. Gonzalo Montiel is likely to miss out due to a hamstring issue, with Nahuel Molina expected to start at right-back. Julián Álvarez may get more playing time after recovering from injury, but Lautaro Martínez is likely to remain in the starting lineup.

Lionel Messi will once again lead the attack after scoring a hat-trick in the opening match. The midfield trio of Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, and Alexis Mac Allister is expected to remain unchanged.

Austria, coached by Ralf Rangnick, are expected to rely on a disciplined defensive setup and counter-attacking strategy as they look to challenge the world champions.

Match Outlook

With both teams winning their opening matches, this encounter could be decisive in the Group J standings. A win for Argentina would put them close to knockout qualification, while Austria will aim to secure at least a point to stay firmly in contention.

All eyes will once again be on Lionel Messi as he continues his record-breaking World Cup campaign, while Austria will look to contain Argentina’s attacking strength in what promises to be a tightly contested match.