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Austria at World Cup 2026
Austria enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group J alongside Croatia, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya. Managed by Ralf Rangnick, Austria is currently ranked #24 in the FIFA World Rankings. Team Legend is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 3 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full Austria squad managed by Ralf Rangnick.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Austria Fixtures — Group J
All Austria group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group J Standings
See full Group J standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Austria World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 7
- Titles: None
- Runners-up: None
- Best finish: Third place (1954)
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 28
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 9 / 7 / 12
- Win rate: 32.1%
- Goals: 36 scored, 30 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Team Legend (3)
Key Players to Watch
Austria Forward A ↗
Key attacking player for Austria with pace and finishing ability. Expected to lead the line in 2026.
Austria Midfielder A ↗
Creative midfielder who controls Austria's tempo and creates chances for teammates.
Austria Goalkeeper A ↗
Experienced goalkeeper providing stability and leadership for Austria's defense.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 4-3-3
Defensive solidity with counter-attacking opportunities
Strengths
- Physical and athletic team
- Solid defensive organization
- Motivated underdogs with nothing to lose
- Can frustrate bigger teams with discipline
Weaknesses
- Limited quality in depth
- Inexperience on the world stage
- May struggle to create chances against organized defenses
2026 World Cup Chances
As underdogs ranked #24, Austria will be looking to cause upsets and gain valuable World Cup experience. Advancing from the group stage would be a major achievement. Their best hope is to stay compact defensively and capitalize on set pieces and counter-attacks.