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Argentina vs. Austria: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Group J Match

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

Austria will try to cause an upset, returning to the World Cup stage for the first time since 1998. Here’s what you need to know about watching this Group J match.

Broadcast and Streaming Options

  • TV channel: Fox
  • Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

The match will be nationally televised on Fox in the United States. For those who prefer streaming, platforms like fubo offer live coverage, including a free trial for new users, allowing access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels without cable.

Match Details and Kickoff Times

The game will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, kicking off at 12 p.m. local time on Monday, June 22. Below are the equivalent start times across U.S. time zones:

Upcoming World Cup Matches (Eastern Time)

  • June 22: Argentina vs. Austria (1 p.m.)
  • June 22: France vs. Iraq (5 p.m.)
  • June 22: Norway vs. Senegal (8 p.m.)
  • June 22: Jordan vs. Algeria (11 p.m.)
  • June 23: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (1 p.m.)
  • June 23: England vs. Ghana (4 p.m.)
  • June 23: Panama vs. Croatia (7 p.m.)
  • June 23: Colombia vs. DR Congo (10 p.m.)

2026 FIFA World Cup Overview

Dates and Host Countries

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19. It’s the first tournament hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Host Cities

Matches will be played in 16 cities across North America:

  • United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle
  • Canada: Toronto, Vancouver
  • Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey

Teams and Matches

The tournament features 48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions. This expansion means more games, knockouts, and countries involved. The full list includes countries like Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United States, among others.

There will be 104 matches total, including group stages, knockouts, and the final.

Streaming and Broadcast Details

Coverage depends on language and region. In the U.S., English broadcasts air on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo. Spanish coverage comes through Telemundo and its streaming services like Peacock.

Final Match Information

The championship match takes place Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, also known as New York-New Jersey Stadium for the tournament.

Local Kickoff Times

Start times vary by location and stage, so fans should check official schedules to confirm kickoff times in their area.

Host Nation Participation

The United States, along with Canada and Mexico, automatically qualified as hosts.

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