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Argentina vs. Austria: How to Watch the World Cup Group J Match Live

Argentina aims to continue their quest for back-to-back World Cup titles when they face Austria on Monday, June 22. Led by the iconic Lionel Messi, Argentina could join Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962) as the only nations to win consecutive tournaments.

Austria will be looking to create a surprise after returning to the World Cup stage for the first time since 1998.

Broadcast Information

  • TV Channel: Fox
  • Live Stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

The match will be shown nationally in the United States on Fox, with streaming accessible through their platforms. For those without cable, the streaming service fubo offers the best way to watch, including a free trial for new subscribers.

fubo provides access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other live channels and sports networks. New users can try the service free before committing, although taxes and fees may apply.

Match Start Time

The World Cup showdown kicks off at 12 p.m. local time on Monday, June 22, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Here’s how kickoff times translate across the U.S. time zones:

Other Matches on the Schedule

World Cup fixtures for Monday, June 22 (times Eastern):

  • Argentina vs. Austria - 1 p.m.
  • France vs. Iraq - 5 p.m.
  • Norway vs. Senegal - 8 p.m.
  • Jordan vs. Algeria - 11 p.m.

Tuesday, June 23 features:

  • Portugal vs. Uzbekistan - 1 p.m.
  • England vs. Ghana - 4 p.m.
  • Panama vs. Croatia - 7 p.m.
  • Colombia vs. DR Congo - 10 p.m.

2026 FIFA World Cup Overview

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the first time it is hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Matches take place across 16 cities: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle in the U.S.; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.

The event expands from 32 to 48 teams, including countries like Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Mexico, United States, and many more. A total of 104 matches will be played, covering group stages through to the final.

Streaming and Channels

In the U.S., English broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1, both available on fubo. Spanish-language coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo, streamable via DIRECTV and Peacock.

Final Match Details

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the MetLife Stadium, referred to as New York-New Jersey Stadium for the tournament.

U.S. Participation

The United States qualifies automatically as one of the host nations alongside Canada and Mexico.