Argentina eye knockouts as Austria chase historic milestone
A place in the World Cup knockout stages is the prize on offer at Dallas Stadium as Group J’s top two sides meet following successful opening fixtures.
Argentina are in full control of the group after a dominant 3-0 win against Algeria last Wednesday. Currently top of the table, Lionel Scaloni’s side are looking to secure early qualification for the knockout rounds. The holders are aiming to become just the seventh nation to score three or more goals in four consecutive World Cup matches, a feat not achieved since 2002.
Austria sit second in the group following a 3-1 victory over Jordan on June 17. While the performance was described as laboured, Ralf Rangnick’s side are on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup knockouts for the first time since 1982. Their defensive resilience is a key asset, having conceded more than once in only one of their last 18 matches.
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Per-game averages at this tournament — updates as the games are played.
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Every tournament game combined — Argentina 8 games, Austria 4 games.
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