🇦🇹 Austria
First World Cup since France 98, now Rangnick-coached.
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Rangnick's Pressing Renaissance
Austria have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, representing the UEFA confederation. Their presence at the tournament is a proud moment for their football nation and for the fans who have followed this journey through every qualifying match.
Austria are drawn into Group J with Argentina, Algeria, and tournament debutants Jordan. Ralf Rangnick has rebuilt Das Team around a relentless gegenpressing identity, and a Vienna-style, all-action midfield will look to outwork even the Albiceleste in the high block.
It is Austria's first World Cup since France 1998 and the squad finally matches the talent: Real Madrid's David Alaba anchors the defence, Marcel Sabitzer pulls strings from Bundesliga-honed midfield, and 36-year-old Marko Arnautović returns for one last shot. A favourable second-place finish opens the friendlier side of the knockout bracket.
Group J Draw
All 4 teams in Austria's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Austria's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-3-3.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Ralf Rangnick's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 1Patrick Pentz
- 4Kevin Danso
- 15Maximilian Wober
- 20Stefan Posch
- 21Phillipp Mwene
- 8Marcel SabitzerCAPTAIN
- 23Konrad Laimer
- 6Nicolas Seiwald
- 7Marko Arnautovic
- 9Michael Gregoritsch
All 23 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
7 playersMidfielders
6 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Austria in UEFA
Europe (UEFA)
UEFA sends 16 teams to 2026, the most of any confederation. The European teams hold 16 of the 22 World Cups ever played.
Austria competed against other UEFA nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
No Ticket? Watch Austria At a Fan Zone
Every Austria group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group J Opponents
The teams Austria face in the group stage
