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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
UEFA (Europe) sends 16 teams to the 2026 expanded tournament, the largest single-confederation allocation.
The 2026 World Cup is the largest in tournament history, with 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group advance automatically, along with the 8 best 3rd-placed teams from across all groups. That puts Austria in Group J with Argentina, Algeria, Jordan, competing for one of the 32 knockout slots.
Frequently asked questions about Austria
When does Austria play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Austria plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 18, 2026. The opener is against ALG. 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.