Defending champions Argentina can take a major step ​towards the knockout stage when they face Austria in their second World Cup Group J match on Monday, ‌after both sides opened their campaigns with convincing victories.

Austria win a match at the World Cup finals for the first time since 1990 as they beat debutants Jordan in San Francisco.

In a tournament where physical presence can shape set-piece battles and defensive duels, the FIFA World Cup 2026 highlights towering figures redefining pitch dynamics across nations like Austria and beyond.

A few days before the World Cup clash against world champion Argentina, Austria’s national team received a special visit: skydiver Sophie Grill brought thousands of fan messages from home directly to the team headquarters in California.

Despite the early kickoff time, an audience of millions tuned in on Wednesday morning to watch Austria’s first match at the World Cup. During the 3-1

Making their first-ever appearance at the FIFA World Cup, Jordan matched Austria for long spells and were level at 1-1 until an unfortunate own goal in the 76th minute swung