Argentina opened the tournament with a 3-0 victory over Algeria, with Messi scoring a hat trick, his first at a FIFA World Cup, and De Paul assisting the play that led to the opening goal. Austria arrives off a 3-1 win over Jordan, with Romano Schmid scoring before an own goal and a strike from Marko Arnautovic completed the result.
The fixture marks the third meeting between the nations and the first in an official competition, following a 5-1 Argentina friendly win in 1980 and a 1-1 draw in 1990 in Vienna. A victory for Argentina would seal a place in the Round of 32. The match will air live in English on FOX and in Spanish on Telemundo and Peacock.
