Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 on Tuesday evening, behind three goals from Messi and a dominant performance. However, one group stage win at the 2026 World Cup does not earn a trophy and Argentina knows the importance of the team's next match.

Get the full Austria FIFA World Cup performance stats for the 2026 season on ESPN. Includes best Austria winning, unbeaten and losing streaks in the league.

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The last time Dejan Ljubicic played for Austria was nearly three years ago. Now a teammate's injury has given him a surprise comeback at the World Cup. Austria coach Ralf Rangnick called up Ljubicic late Wednesday to replace key midfielder Christoph Baumgartner,

In a tournament where physical presence can shape set-piece battles and defensive duels, the FIFA World Cup 2026 highlights towering figures redefining pitch dynamics across nations like Austria and beyond.