Austria
Austria’s World Cup story reflects the legacy of a nation that once stood among Europe’s early football powerhouses. With seven tournament appearances—1934, 1954, 1958, 1978, 1982, 1990, and 1998—Austria won third place in 1954 and fourth place in 1934. One of the country’s most celebrated milestones came in 1954, when a team shaped by the famed “Wunderteam” era produced one of the highest-scoring matches in World Cup history with a 7–5 victory over Switzerland. Another unforgettable chapter arrived in 1978, when Austria reached the second group stage and delivered the iconic “Miracle of Córdoba,” defeating West Germany in a historic upset.
Discover the official Austria squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Explore player profiles, positions, and key stats for each member of the team as they prepare to compete on football’s biggest stage.
Stefan Posch
Defender
May 14, 1997
Christoph Baumgartner
Midfielder
Aug 1, 1999
Florian Grillitsch
Midfielder
Aug 7, 1995
Marcel Sabitzer
Midfielder
Mar 17, 1994
Michael Svoboda
Defender
Oct 15, 1998
Alexander Prass
Defender
May 26, 2001
Nicolas Seiwald
Midfielder
May 4, 2001
Alexander Schlager
Goalkeeper
Feb 1, 1996
Romano Christian Schmid
Midfielder
Jan 27, 2000
Marko Arnautović
Attacker
Apr 19, 1989
Kevin Danso
Defender
Sep 19, 1998
Michael Gregoritsch
Attacker
Apr 18, 1994
Marco Friedl
Defender
Mar 16, 1998
Phillipp Mwene
Defender
Jan 29, 1994
Philipp Lienhart
Defender
Jul 11, 1996
David Affengruber
Defender
Mar 19, 2001
Patrick Wimmer
Midfielder
May 30, 2001
Carney Chibueze Chukwuemeka
Midfielder
Oct 20, 2003
Florian Wiegele
Goalkeeper
Mar 21, 2001
Paul Wanner
Midfielder
Dec 23, 2005
Meet the coaching staff behind Austria’s World Cup 2026 campaign. Learn about the head coach, assistant coaches, and support team who are responsible for preparing the squad and leading them on the path to glory.
Ralf Dietrich Rangnick
Birthday:
Jun 29, 1958
Nationality:
Germany
Explore the most recent matches played by Austria in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Get insights into match results, key moments, and player performances.
Austria vs South Korea
1 : 0
Mar 31, 2026 • Friendlies
Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna
Austria vs Ghana
5 : 1
Mar 27, 2026 • Friendlies
Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna
Austria vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
1 : 1
Nov 18, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna
Cyprus vs Austria
0 : 2
Nov 15, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Alphamega Stadium, Limassol
Romania vs Austria
1 : 0
Oct 12, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
National Arena, Bucharest
Austria vs San Marino
10 : 0
Oct 9, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna
Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Austria
1 : 2
Sep 9, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Bilino Polje, Zenica
Austria vs Cyprus
1 : 0
Sep 6, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Raiffeisen Arena, Linz
San Marino vs Austria
0 : 4
Jun 10, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
San Marino Stadium, Serravalle
Austria vs Romania
2 : 1
Jun 7, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna
Follow Austria’s journey to the FIFA World Cup 2026, from the qualification process to their performance in the tournament. See how they secured their spot and what challenges they faced along the way.
Played
Qualification matches played
Won
Matches won
Drawn
Matches drawn
Lost
Matches lost
Goals For
Total goals scored
Goals Against
Total goals conceded
Goal Difference
GF minus GA
Points
3 per win, 1 per draw
Road to WC
Match | Date | MatchUp | Stadium | City | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mar 24, 2023 | Austria vs Azerbaijan | Raiffeisen Arena | Linz | 4:1 |
2 | Mar 27, 2023 | Austria vs Estonia | Raiffeisen Arena | Linz | 2:1 |
3 | Jun 17, 2023 | Belgium vs Austria | Stade Roi Baudouin | Brussel | 1:1 |
4 | Jun 20, 2023 | Austria vs Sweden | Ernst-Happel-Stadion | Wien | 2:0 |
5 | Sep 12, 2023 | Sweden vs Austria | Strawberry Arena | Solna | 1:3 |
6 | Oct 13, 2023 | Austria vs Belgium | Ernst-Happel-Stadion | Wien | 2:3 |
7 | Oct 16, 2023 | Azerbaijan vs Austria | Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika stadionu | Baku | 0:1 |
8 | Nov 16, 2023 | Estonia vs Austria | A. Le Coq Arena | Tallinn | 0:2 |
9 | Jun 7, 2025 | Austria vs Romania | Ernst Happel Stadion | Vienna | 2:1 |
10 | Jun 10, 2025 | San Marino vs Austria | San Marino Stadium | Serravalle | 0:4 |
11 | Sep 6, 2025 | Austria vs Cyprus | Raiffeisen Arena | Linz | 1:0 |
12 | Sep 9, 2025 | Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Austria | Bilino Polje | Zenica | 1:2 |
13 | Oct 9, 2025 | Austria vs San Marino | Ernst Happel Stadion | Vienna | 10:0 |
14 | Oct 12, 2025 | Romania vs Austria | National Arena | Bucharest | 1:0 |
15 | Nov 15, 2025 | Cyprus vs Austria | Alphamega Stadium | Limassol | 0:2 |
16 | Nov 18, 2025 | Austria vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | Ernst Happel Stadion | Vienna | 1:1 |
Explore Austria’s rich history in the FIFA World Cup, from their debut to their most memorable moments. Discover key matches, legendary players, and the team’s journey through past tournaments as they aim for glory in 2026.
Marko Arnautović
Austria’s modern attacking star, Arnautović brings physical power, flair, and elite-level experience from top leagues. He has been Austria’s main goal threat in recent qualification campaigns and remains central to the 2026 World Cup generation.
Marcel Sabitzer
The heartbeat of Austria’s current midfield, Sabitzer provides leadership, long-range shooting, aggressive pressing, and high work rate. As captain in the modern era, he is one of the most important figures in Austria’s tactical structure and a guaranteed starter in major matches.
Christoph Baumgartner
A new-generation attacking midfielder who adds movement between the lines, quick combinations, and goal threat from midfield. Baumgartner’s energy and timing in the final third make him one of Austria’s most important modern creators.
Michael Gregoritsch
A reliable forward known for smart positioning, aerial presence, and timely finishing in big moments. Gregoritsch offers Austria a direct goal threat and a strong tournament-style striker profile when matches become tight and physical.
David Alaba
Austria’s most globally successful player, Alaba is a Champions League winner with Bayern Munich and a key leader at Real Madrid. Versatile across defense and midfield, he is the tactical heart and captain of the national team.
Konrad Laimer
A pressing machine and tactical runner, Laimer represents Austria’s modern high-intensity style. Playing at elite Champions League level, he is crucial to Austria’s defensive stability and transition play heading toward 2026.
Matthias Sindelar
The genius of Austria’s historic “Wunderteam” era, Sindelar is widely regarded as one of the country’s greatest-ever players. His creativity and symbolic place in Austrian football history make him an all-time icon.
Toni Polster
One of Austria’s most prolific strikers, Polster set the standard for international scoring with sharp finishing and penalty-box instincts. His goal record and long-term impact made him a benchmark forward in Austria’s modern history.
Hans Krankl
One of Europe’s most lethal strikers of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Krankl was joint top scorer of the 1978 World Cup. He remains one of Austria’s greatest-ever natural goal scorers.
Herbert Prohaska
A midfield leader and one of Austria’s most respected football minds, Prohaska defined an era with intelligence, control, and leadership. His influence on Austrian football extends beyond his playing career, cementing him as a true national great.
Austria will play its World Cup 2026 matches in the following stadiums across North America. Each venue offers a unique atmosphere and experience for fans, with state-of-the-art facilities and passionate local support. Check the schedule to see which stadiums will host Austria’s group stage and potential knockout matches.
FIFA is employing a dynamic pricing model, so prices can go up or down depending on demand. Due to this, there is no specific price point as yet. Fans can expect prices to vary across tournament phases and matches. As a result, the lowest official stadium prices, for example, are anticipated to start from around $60, while premium hospitality packages can run up to $7,875.
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A total of 104 matches will take place.
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48 teams will participate.
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