Argentina vs Austria: All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Argentina and Austria will meet on June 22.

Argentina and Austria face off in Group J at the FIFA World Cup 2026, both teams looking to secure their positions in the rankings heading into the final round of matches. Argentina took all 3 points from Algeria to start their tournament off with a bang, while Austria also took all 3 points against Jordan.

Both Argentina and Austria come into the match with three points apiece and a chance to advance further toward qualifying for the knockout stage. These two teams have played against each other only a few times in their long footballing histories, with very few of those encounters in major international tournaments. The matchup in this year’s World Cup will add a new chapter to a rare rivalry.

Argentina vs Austria head-to-head records

Argentina and Austria have faced each other twice in senior men’s international football. Argentina hold the advantage in the head-to-head record with one victory, while the other meeting ended in a draw.

The two matches were both international friendlies played in Austria. Across those encounters, Argentina scored six goals, while Austria scored two.

Matches played: 2
Argentina wins: 1
Austria wins: 0
Draws: 1
Goals scored by Argentina: 6
Goals scored by Austria: 2

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Argentina vs Austria: What happened the last time both sides faced each other?

The last encounter between Argentina and Austria was on May 17, 1990, in Vienna, where the game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Before this game, Argentina had beaten Austria 5-1 in a friendly match on May 5, 1980. The 1990 draw remains the latest result between the two nations and their only drawn encounter to date.

Argentina vs Austria: Last meetings

• May 3, 1990: Austria 1–1 Argentina (International Friendly)
• May 21, 1980: Austria 1–5 Argentina (International Friendly)