Where to watch Argentina vs. Austria live stream, TV channel, start time for World Cup Group J match

Argentina will look to stay on track in their quest for back-to-back World Cup titles when they face Austria on Monday, June 22.

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Led by the legendary Lionel Messi, Argentina could become just the third country to win two straight tournaments, joining Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962).

Austria, meanwhile, will attempt to pull off a massive upset after reaching the World Cup for the first time since 1998.

Here is everything you need to know about Argentina vs. Austria, including TV and streaming options for the World Cup match.

Argentina vs. Austria live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this World Cup match in Australia:

• TV channel: SBS
• Live stream: SBS on demand

This match will be broadcast on SBS with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.

The broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Australia are owned exclusively by SBS who will televise all 104 matches live for free.

Games will be shown across the SBS and SBS Viceland channels, and will be streamed on SBS On Demand.

What time does Argentina vs. Austria start?

This World Cup clash kicks off on Monday, June 22, at 12 p.m. local time at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Here’s how that time translates across Australia:

World Cup schedule today and tomorrow

(All times AEST)

Tuesday, June 23

• Argentina vs. Austria (3 a.m.)
• France vs. Iraq (7 a.m.)
• Norway vs. Senegal (10 a.m.)
• Jordan vs. Algeria (1 p.m.)

Wednesday, June 24

• Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (3 a.m.)
• England vs. Ghana (6 a.m.)
• Panama vs. Croatia (9 a.m.)
• Colombia vs. DR Congo (12 p.m.)

MORE: Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures

2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?

The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries.

The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.

The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.

How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?

There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.

When is the 2026 World Cup final?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s tournament name for MetLife Stadium.

What time do World Cup games start?

Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.

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