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Austria at FIFA World Cup 2026
Austria qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group J opponents
Austria plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Austria fixtures
Austria in the tournament
Austria arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #28 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 72/100. UEFA (Europe) sends 16 teams to the 2026 expanded tournament, the largest single-confederation allocation.
The 48-team format puts Austria in Group J with Argentina, Algeria, Jordan. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #33, with Austria in the middle of the pack. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Austria squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 19, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Ralf Rangnick
Austria's first World Cup since 1998, with Ralf Rangnick at the helm. David Alaba (Real Madrid) returns from a difficult injury run for what is likely his last major tournament. Marcel Sabitzer and Konrad Laimer continue the Bundesliga-anchored midfield identity.
Goalkeepers3
- Alexander Schlager(Red Bull Salzburg)
- Florian Wiegele(Viktoria Plzeň)
- Patrick Pentz(Brøndby)
Defenders9
- David Affengruber(Elche)
- Kevin Danso(Tottenham)
- Stefan Posch(Como)
- David Alaba(Real Madrid)Returning from a difficult injury run; likely his last major tournament
- Philipp Lienhart(Freiburg)
- Phillipp Mwene(Mainz)
- Alexander Prass(Hoffenheim)
- Marco Friedl(Werder Bremen)
- Michael Svoboda(Venezia)
Midfielders11
- Xaver Schlager(RB Leipzig)
- Nicolas Seiwald(RB Leipzig)
- Marcel Sabitzer(Borussia Dortmund)
- Florian Grillitsch(Braga)
- Carney Chukwuemeka(Borussia Dortmund)
- Romano Schmid(Werder Bremen)
- Christoph Baumgartner(Hoffenheim)
- Konrad Laimer(Bayern Munich)
- Patrick Wimmer(VfL Wolfsburg)
- Paul Wanner(PSV Eindhoven)
- Alessandro Schöpf(Wolfsberger)
Forwards3
- Marko Arnautović(Red Star Belgrade)
- Michael Gregoritsch(Brøndby)
- Saša Kalajdžić(Wolves)
Sources: Sky Sports. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about Austria
When does Austria play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Austria plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 17, 2026. The opener is against JOR. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Austria in at the World Cup 2026?
Austria is in Group J alongside Argentina, Algeria, Jordan. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Austria's FIFA ranking?
Austria entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #28 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 50 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Austria win the World Cup 2026?
Austria's pre-tournament strength rating is 72/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are competitive group-stage participants; advancing to the knockouts would be a strong tournament. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.