Both Algeria and Austria have gotten an early dose of Lionel Messi magic and have also rather narrowly edged their way past a very spirited Jordan side. Now the two meet in Kansas City to determine who will finish behind Argentina in Group J.

Lionel Messi is now the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Messi, 38, broke Miroslav Klose’s longstanding men’s record when he opened the scoring in Argentina’s Group J victory over Austria.

Austria played Jordan in their first 2026 World Cup Group J match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Austria boss Ralf Rangnick has hailed Lamine Yamal as one of football's brightest young talents after Spain's emphatic 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. The former Manchester United manager believes the Barcelona winger has the potential to reach a level comparable to Lionel Messi,

Argentina faces Austria in a key Group J matchup. Here's how to watch live, including TV channel and streaming options.

Austria defender Stefan Posch will be available to play Monday against defending champion Argentina after sustaining a broken jaw in his team's win to open this World Cup. Coach Ralf Rangnick said Sunday that Posch,