13 Jun
Sat
•18:00
MetLife Stadium • New York
19 Jun
Fri
•21:00
Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia
24 Jun
Wed
•18:00
Hard Rock Stadium • Miami
16 Jun
Tue
•21:00
Levi's Stadium • San Francisco
22 Jun
Mon
•12:00
AT&T Stadium • Arlington
27 Jun
Sat
•21:00
Arrowhead Stadium • Kansas City
In a group stage where every point is worth its weight in gold, the battle for qualification shapes every tactical decision and every risk taken on the pitch. The five-time world champions stay true to their attacking DNA: quick passing combinations, explosive dribbling and creativity between the lines, aiming to dominate their opponents through possession.
On the other side, Austria go for a more direct, physical style of football, with highly drilled patterns of play and plenty of experience in all-or-nothing battles across Europe. It’s a showdown that pits the improvisation and flair of South American talent against the discipline and intensity of a tightly organised Austrian unit.
In this context, every high press, every individual duel and every set piece becomes a turning point that can swing the group one way or the other. There’s zero room for switching off: this is a match that demands maximum focus, from the first 50–50 challenge to the final whistle.
In their recent World Cup campaign, the South American side reached the quarter-finals at Qatar 2022 and still boast a squad packed with stars capable of destroying a defence in a single move, led by names like Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo.
Austria, buoyed by strong performances in continental competitions, lean on the leadership of David Alaba and the late runs into the box from Marcel Sabitzer arriving from deep. Two completely different footballing philosophies collide on the biggest stage in the game: secure your tickets now and experience live a clash that could prove decisive for the future of this World Cup group.