Argentina Vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi Misses Penalty For ARG At Dallas Stadium

Austria earn a free-kick right on the edge of the box as Alexis Mac Allister puts in a clumsy challenge. Marcel Sabitzer whips it in but he doesn't catch it at all and it's cleared at the near post.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 16'

BREAKING! Messi proves he's HUMAN as the Argentine ace misses the penalty. The AUT keeper are ecstatic but that has not stopped the ARG fans to stop bouncing as they still chant.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 9'

Penalty awarded to Argentina as Austria players are angry at the call from the ref.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 8'

Lautaro Martinez is brought down in the box by Stefan Posch with VAR now having a look at a possible penalty.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 5'

The stadium in Dallas is a sea of blue and white. It's basically a home game for Argentina. Wherever Messi goes, his fandom follows.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 3'

Away we go.

Argentina 0-0 Austria 1'

Teams are out. National anthems coming up shortly.

Messi is currently tied with Argentina legend, Diego Maradona with eight assists. One more assist will see Messi hold the record.

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“It’s incredible that Messi started such a tournament with a hat-trick. Absolutely insane … Let’s hope he doesn’t [do it] again,” the 33-year-old said.

“We know what kind of opponent we’re up against, what kind of quality they have in their ranks, even besides Messi, but also what they’re capable of as a team.”

Argentina: Martinez, Martinez, Romero, Medina, Molina, De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Messi, Almada, Martinez

Austria: Schlager, Danso, Posch, Alaba, Schlager, Seiwald, Sabitzer, Schmid, Laimer, Wanner, Gregoritsch

• Total games: 02

• Argentina won: 01

• Austria won: 00

• Matches drawn: 01