Austria World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Austria are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group J alongside Argentina, Algeria, Jordan. Here is everything you need to know about Austria’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Austria World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | UEFA |
| FIFA Ranking | #21 |
| Group | Group J |
| Group Opponents | Argentina, Algeria, Jordan |
| Head Coach | Ralf Rangnick |
| Star Player | David Alaba |
| World Cup Appearances | 7 |
| Best Result | Third Place (1954) |
Austria 2026 World Cup Squad
Austria named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Patrick Pentz, Alexander Schlager, Heinz Lindner
Defenders: David Alaba, Stefan Posch, Phillipp Mwene, Maximilian Wöber, Kevin Danso
Midfielders: Florian Grillitsch, Christoph Baumgartner, Marcel Sabitzer, Konrad Laimer, Nicolas Seiwald
Forwards: Marko Arnautović, Michael Gregoritsch, Sasa Kalajdzic, Patrick Wimmer, Florian Kainz
Austria World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 13 | Austria vs Algeria | TBC |
| June 18 | Austria vs Jordan | TBC |
| June 23 | Austria vs Argentina | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
David Alaba
The Real Madrid defender and Austria captain is one of the most versatile and experienced players in world football. His ability to play in multiple positions, his leadership and his experience at the highest level make him Austria’s most important player.
Marcel Sabitzer
The Manchester United midfielder is Austria’s most consistent performer. His energy, passing and ability to score from midfield make him a key creative force and one of the most important players in Ralf Rangnick’s high-intensity system.
Marko Arnautović
The experienced Inter Milan striker brings physicality, experience and occasional moments of brilliance to Austria’s attack. Despite his age, Arnautović remains a dangerous and difficult opponent for centre-backs to handle.
Austria World Cup History
Austria’s greatest World Cup was in 1954 when they finished third in Switzerland. They were absent from the World Cup for many decades but have returned consistently in recent years under Ralf Rangnick’s high-pressing system. This generation is considered the best Austrian team in decades.
How Did Austria Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Austria qualified through UEFA European qualifying, topping their group. Under Rangnick they have adopted a high-energy, pressing style that has made them one of Europe’s most competitive teams and regular qualifiers for major tournaments.
Austria World Cup 2026 Prediction
Austria face the enormous challenge of Group J which contains Argentina. However, they should be able to secure second or third place with wins over Algeria and Jordan. In the knockout rounds they are capable of upsetting higher-ranked opponents if Rangnick’s system fires on all cylinders.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Austria at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
