Austria
The Austria National Soccer Team, founded in 1904, is one of Europe’s historic football nations, known for its tactical discipline and strong team identity. Competing under the Austrian Football Association, the team regularly participates in major tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship, showcasing consistency, resilience, and a tradition of technical, intelligent play.
Explore the official Austria National Team squad and get a clear overview of every player selected for the tournament. Discover the key details behind the stars, rising talents, and core squad members who shape the team’s World Cup 2026 campaign.
Stefan Posch
Defender
May 14, 1997
Christoph Baumgartner
Midfielder
Aug 1, 1999
Florian Grillitsch
Midfielder
Aug 7, 1995
Marcel Sabitzer
Midfielder
Mar 17, 1994
Michael Svoboda
Defender
Oct 15, 1998
Alexander Prass
Defender
May 26, 2001
Nicolas Seiwald
Midfielder
May 4, 2001
Alexander Schlager
Goalkeeper
Feb 1, 1996
Romano Christian Schmid
Midfielder
Jan 27, 2000
Marko Arnautović
Attacker
Apr 19, 1989
Kevin Danso
Defender
Sep 19, 1998
Michael Gregoritsch
Attacker
Apr 18, 1994
Marco Friedl
Defender
Mar 16, 1998
Phillipp Mwene
Defender
Jan 29, 1994
Philipp Lienhart
Defender
Jul 11, 1996
David Affengruber
Defender
Mar 19, 2001
Patrick Wimmer
Midfielder
May 30, 2001
Carney Chibueze Chukwuemeka
Midfielder
Oct 20, 2003
Florian Wiegele
Goalkeeper
Mar 21, 2001
Paul Wanner
Midfielder
Dec 23, 2005
Meet the Austria National Team coaching staff, who play a vital role in preparing the squad for success on the international stage. Working behind the scenes, they support the team’s tactical development, physical conditioning, match preparation, and overall performance throughout World Cup 2026.
Ralf Dietrich Rangnick
Birthday:
Jun 29, 1958
Nationality:
Germany
Explore the latest Austria matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and stay updated on results, key moments, and standout player performances from every game.
Austria vs South Korea
1 : 0
Mar 31, 2026 • Friendlies
Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna
Austria vs Ghana
5 : 1
Mar 27, 2026 • Friendlies
Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna
Austria vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
1 : 1
Nov 18, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna
Cyprus vs Austria
0 : 2
Nov 15, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Alphamega Stadium, Limassol
Romania vs Austria
1 : 0
Oct 12, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
National Arena, Bucharest
Austria vs San Marino
10 : 0
Oct 9, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna
Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Austria
1 : 2
Sep 9, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Bilino Polje, Zenica
Austria vs Cyprus
1 : 0
Sep 6, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Raiffeisen Arena, Linz
San Marino vs Austria
0 : 4
Jun 10, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
San Marino Stadium, Serravalle
Austria vs Romania
2 : 1
Jun 7, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna
Austria qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing first in UEFA Group H. The campaign started with wins over Romania and San Marino, then continued with important results against Cyprus and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Austria’s biggest statement came in a 10–0 home victory over San Marino, while their only defeat was a 1–0 loss away to Romania. The crucial final step came on Nov 18, 2025, when a 1–1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina was enough to confirm Austria as group winners and seal their World Cup qualification.
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Qualification matches played
Won
Matches won
Drawn
Matches drawn
Lost
Matches lost
Goals For
Total goals scored
Goals Against
Total goals conceded
Goal Difference
GF minus GA
Points
3 per win, 1 per draw
Road to WC
Match | Date | MatchUp | Stadium | City | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Jun 7, 2025 | Austria vs Romania | Ernst Happel Stadion | Vienna | 2:1 |
2 | Jun 10, 2025 | San Marino vs Austria | San Marino Stadium | Serravalle | 0:4 |
3 | Sep 6, 2025 | Austria vs Cyprus | Raiffeisen Arena | Linz | 1:0 |
4 | Sep 9, 2025 | Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Austria | Bilino Polje | Zenica | 1:2 |
5 | Oct 9, 2025 | Austria vs San Marino | Ernst Happel Stadion | Vienna | 10:0 |
6 | Oct 12, 2025 | Romania vs Austria | National Arena | Bucharest | 1:0 |
7 | Nov 15, 2025 | Cyprus vs Austria | Alphamega Stadium | Limassol | 0:2 |
8 | Nov 18, 2025 | Austria vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | Ernst Happel Stadion | Vienna | 1:1 |
Austria’s World Cup history reaches back to the early years of the tournament and includes some of its most memorable chapters. Austria finished fourth in 1934, led by the legendary Matthias Sindelar and the celebrated Wunderteam era, then achieved its best result in 1954 by finishing third. That 1954 campaign remains a landmark in Austrian football history and helped establish the nation as an early force on the global stage.
Austria also produced unforgettable moments in later tournaments. In 1978, they defeated West Germany 3–2 in Córdoba, a result that became one of the most famous matches in the country’s football history, with Hans Krankl scoring twice. Austria returned in 1982, but that tournament is also remembered for the notorious “Disgrace of Gijón” match involving West Germany and Austria. After a long absence, Austria qualified again for 2026, reviving a World Cup story shaped by tradition, drama, and historic milestones.
Austria have appeared at the FIFA World Cup seven times — 1934, 1954, 1958, 1978, 1982, 1990, and 1998 — with 2026 set to be their eighth participation. Their return to the finals ended a 28-year absence from the tournament.
Austria’s best World Cup finish came in 1954, when they placed third. That remains the high point of the nation’s history at the tournament.
Erich Probst is Austria’s top World Cup scorer with 6 goals. All of them came during the team’s outstanding 1954 campaign.
Friedl Koncilia, Erich Obermayer, Bruno Pezzey, and Herbert Prohaska share Austria’s record for most World Cup matches played, with 11 appearances each. Their totals reflect Austria’s strongest modern-era tournament runs.
In 1954, Austria beat Switzerland 7–5 in the highest-scoring match in men’s World Cup history. Another iconic chapter came in 1978, when Austria defeated West Germany 3–2 in Córdoba in one of the most famous wins in the nation’s football history.
Marko Arnautović
Austria’s modern attacking star, Arnautović brings physical power, flair, and elite-level experience from top leagues. He has been Austria’s main goal threat in recent qualification campaigns and remains central to the 2026 World Cup generation.
Marcel Sabitzer
The heartbeat of Austria’s current midfield, Sabitzer provides leadership, long-range shooting, aggressive pressing, and high work rate. As captain in the modern era, he is one of the most important figures in Austria’s tactical structure and a guaranteed starter in major matches.
Christoph Baumgartner
A new-generation attacking midfielder who adds movement between the lines, quick combinations, and goal threat from midfield. Baumgartner’s energy and timing in the final third make him one of Austria’s most important modern creators.
Michael Gregoritsch
A reliable forward known for smart positioning, aerial presence, and timely finishing in big moments. Gregoritsch offers Austria a direct goal threat and a strong tournament-style striker profile when matches become tight and physical.
David Alaba
Austria’s most globally successful player, Alaba is a Champions League winner with Bayern Munich and a key leader at Real Madrid. Versatile across defense and midfield, he is the tactical heart and captain of the national team.
Konrad Laimer
A pressing machine and tactical runner, Laimer represents Austria’s modern high-intensity style. Playing at elite Champions League level, he is crucial to Austria’s defensive stability and transition play heading toward 2026.
Matthias Sindelar
The genius of Austria’s historic “Wunderteam” era, Sindelar is widely regarded as one of the country’s greatest-ever players. His creativity and symbolic place in Austrian football history make him an all-time icon.
Toni Polster
One of Austria’s most prolific strikers, Polster set the standard for international scoring with sharp finishing and penalty-box instincts. His goal record and long-term impact made him a benchmark forward in Austria’s modern history.
Hans Krankl
One of Europe’s most lethal strikers of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Krankl was joint top scorer of the 1978 World Cup. He remains one of Austria’s greatest-ever natural goal scorers.
Herbert Prohaska
A midfield leader and one of Austria’s most respected football minds, Prohaska defined an era with intelligence, control, and leadership. His influence on Austrian football extends beyond his playing career, cementing him as a true national great.
Follow Austria at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and discover where the team will play throughout the tournament. Explore the full match schedule, host cities, and stadiums set to stage some of the competition’s biggest moments. From group-stage fixtures to possible knockout-round drama, find everything you need to experience the action live at football’s biggest event.
Austria has played at the FIFA World Cup 7 times before 2026.
Austria has never reached a FIFA World Cup final.
Austria has progressed beyond the opening stage four times — notably reaching the last four in 1934, finishing 3rd in 1954, and reaching the second round in 1978 and 1982.
Austria’s best finish is 3rd place (1954).
Austria’s worst outcomes have been group-stage exits (1958, 1990, and 1998).
Austria’s most widely recognized rivalry is with Germany, often regarded as the team’s arch-rival, while Austria also share one of football’s oldest and most frequently contested rivalries with Hungary.
Austria qualified by finishing 1st in UEFA qualifying Group H, securing a direct place at the finals.
Austria’s group-stage venues are set for the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Dallas Stadium, and Kansas City Stadium. They play Jordan in San Francisco Bay Area on June 16, 2026, then face Argentina in Dallas on June 22, 2026, and finish the group against Algeria in Kansas City on June 27, 2026.
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