The race to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stages is heating up. The USA, Mexico, and Germany have already secured qualification, and defending champions Argentina could join them next. The La Albiceleste won their first game against Algeria 3-0, thanks to a hat-trick from captain Lionel Messi. They face Austria in their second group game today, and a win will put them through to the next round.

If you want to catch the action live online, here's how you can watch Argentina vs. Austria using a streaming subscription or VPN.

When Is the Argentina vs. Austria World Cup Match?

The Argentina vs. Austria FIFA World Cup game kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET today, June 22, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Both teams won their first games, but Austria had to work harder for their three points. In the match against Jordan, Austria were tied 1-1 until an own goal in the 76th minute gave them a narrow lead, and a stoppage-time strike from Marko Arnautović gave them a 3-1 win.

Argentina, on the other hand, had a much more comprehensive win. Messi opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a stunning strike from outside the box and found the net twice again in the second half. Argentina were slow and less intense to start, but switched up the pace as the game progressed.

If Messi scores against Austria today, he'll become the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history. The legendary player turns 39 this week and is currently tied with Germany's Miroslav Klose at 16 goals. A much younger Kylian Mbappé (27) is next in line with 14 goals. He, too, will be in action today for France against Iraq at 5:00 pm ET.

How to Stream Argentina vs. Austria Live in the US

Today's match will air on Fox or Telemundo. If you're in the US and have a sports streaming subscription, you'll be able to watch live with services such as DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, or others. Don't have a streaming subscription? You may be able to watch the game with a free trial.

How to Watch Argentina vs. Austria Online for Free

The Argentina vs. Austria match will air live for free across the globe on several streaming platforms, including:

These platforms are geo-locked to their respective countries, so if you want to watch for free from the US or elsewhere, a virtual private network (VPN) is your best bet. For the Argentina vs. Austria World Cup match, we recommend ExpressVPN, our top pick for location spoofing. ExpressVPN has servers across the globe, making it easy to mask your actual location, so you can access region-locked content. Plus, this year, ExpressVPN is also an official supporter of the FIFA World Cup.

Here's how you can access the Argentina vs. Austria match with a VPN using BBC iPlayer as an example:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
  2. Download the VPN app on your computer, phone, or preferred device.
  3. Connect to a server in the UK.
  4. Visit BBC iPlayer or ITV to start streaming.

Usually, the top VPNs that let you connect to servers in other countries aren't free. But if you already have a VPN subscription or qualify for a free trial, you may be able to use one to watch the FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and Austria at no additional cost.

How Long Is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19.

This is the first time the event will be hosted by three nations: the US, Canada, and Mexico. The 23rd World Cup has also expanded to 48 participating nations for a total of 104 games. The top two teams from all 12 groups will automatically qualify for the knockout stages, while eight of the best third-place teams will also make the cut. The eventual champion will have to win five knockout games, instead of the former four.

We'll be following the World Cup for the next month, so stay tuned for more streaming advice.

Source: PCMag.com