ARLINGTON, JOURNALARTA.COM – Argentina kept rolling at the 2026 World Cup. The defending champions beat Austria 2-0 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, early WIB time, and now sit firmly atop Group J with a perfect six points from two matches.
Two goals came in each half. Argentina have not conceded a single goal in the group stage, a fact that reflects just how solid Lionel Scaloni’s back line has been. Austria, though fully committed, managed only one shot on target in 90 minutes.
Statistics and standings after Matchday 2
Argentina’s possession reached 54 percent, with three shots on target and 13 fouls. Austria recorded 46 percent possession, one shot on target, and 12 fouls.
Here are the Group J standings as of June 22, 2026, before the Jordan vs Algeria match:
| Pos | Team | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | Austria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Algeria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
Source: Sporting News & Wikipedia, June 22, 2026. Standings may change after the Jordan vs Algeria match on June 23, 2026 at 10:00 WIB.
Qualification scenarios for the Round of 32
The 2026 World Cup format sends the top two teams from each group through, plus the eight best third-place teams across all groups.
For Argentina, the road looks wide open. Just one point from their final match against Jordan would be enough to secure a Round of 32 berth and the group title. In fact, if Algeria earn a point against Jordan tonight, Argentina will automatically seal first place without needing to wait for Matchday 3.
Austria are still in with a chance. The key is their match against Algeria on June 27 — a win would send them through, while a loss would leave their fate dependent on other results. Jordan and Algeria remain on zero points. Their clash on June 23 early WIB time is effectively a must-win game: the winner still has hope, the loser is almost done.
Matchday 3 schedule for Group J
All final group matches will be played simultaneously on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. ET or Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. WIB.
Algeria vs Austria at AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Jordan vs Argentina at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
The Group J winner will face the Group H runner-up in the Round of 32.
Notes from the pitch
Argentina looked efficient. Five goals, none conceded, two wins. The depth in La Albiceleste’s squad gives Scaloni plenty of options in every line, but what really sets them apart is the champion mindset carried over from the 2022 World Cup title, still very much alive.
Austria have their own story. This is their first World Cup appearance in 28 years. The loss to Argentina is not the end of the road. They are still favored against Algeria and can realistically advance if they play like they did in their opening match against Jordan.
Jordan and Algeria are playing under full pressure. Whoever wins tonight’s duel still needs help from other results to go further. A tough position. Not impossible.
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