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A sculpture of soccer star Lionel Messi by artist Aldo Beroisa, that was unveiled for Argentina's opening World Cup match against Algeria, stands in Cutral Co, Argentina, at sunrise. | Photo: AP/Nestor Ponce
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Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: ARG take on AUT in Texas. AP
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Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) waves to the fans during the warm up before the World Cup Group J soccer match AP
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A view of Dallas Stadium before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas AP/Sam Hodde
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Austria fans toast with drinks outside the stadium before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria AP/Julio Cortez
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An Argentina fan wears a mask of Argentina's Lionel Messi outside the stadium AP/Julio Cortez
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Austria players warm up before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington AP
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Argentina's Lionel Messi exercises during warmup before the World Cup Group J soccer match AP/Julio Cortez
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Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: ARG take on AUT in Texas AP
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Argentina players pose before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas AP/Julio Cortez
11/18
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) reacts after failed to score a penalty kick during the World Cup Group J soccer match between AP
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Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Austria with teammates. AP
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Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Austria with teammates AP/Tony Gutierrez
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Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) walks on the pitch after scoring the opening goal of his team AP
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Austria's Michael Gregoritsch (11) and Argentina's Lisandro Martinez (6) jump for the ball AP
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Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, runs with the ball pursued by Austria's Xaver Schlager during the World Cup Group J soccer match AP
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A young fan holds up a sign for Argentina's Lionel Messi during the World Cup Group J soccer match AP/Julio Cortez
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Messi celebrates his goal against Austria. AP/Julio Cortez
