Austria
FIFA World Cup 2026 Team Profile
Ralf Rangnick
Head Coach
4-2-3-1
Formation
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Titles
8
Appearances
Overview
Austria return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, with a settled squad under Ralf Rangnick. The Austrians have been one of the most improved European sides in recent years, and the squad features several top-level players.
Road to World Cup 2026
Austria advanced through the UEFA playoffs, beating a higher-ranked opponent in a tight two-legged tie.
Qualification: Tournament qualification
Key Players to Watch
- David Alaba
- Marco Arnautović
- Konrad Laimer
- Nicolas Seiwald
Strengths
Tactical discipline, set-piece threat, and a settled spine. The squad has good experience at the European level.
Weaknesses
Goalscoring depth and lack of tournament experience. The team can be vulnerable to compact defensive blocks.
World Cup 2026 Chances
Reaching the round of 32 is the target. A knockout-round appearance would be a major result.
Historical World Cup Performance
Seven prior appearances, with a third-place finish in 1954 as the high point. The 1998 group-stage exit to Chile was the most recent appearance.
Best result: Third place (1954)
Last World Cup: Did not qualify (2022)
Match Schedule
Austria vs Jordan
Argentina vs Austria
Algeria vs Austria