Austria

FIFA #23 Group J UEFA AUT

Background

Austria finished third at the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland and have not reached a knockout round since. Their 2026 qualification is the first World Cup since France 1998 and the first major-tournament cycle led by Ralf Rangnick's pressing identity.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Third place (1954)

Head coach

Ralf Rangnick

Path forward · Group J

Group opponents:

Argentina (#1) Algeria (#37) Jordan (#68)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Quarter-final ceiling

Based on FIFA ranking #23. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

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First fixture: Austria vs Jordan · 2026-06-17 · 04:00 UTC

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Austria Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group J

Austria

Jordan

Jun 17 · 04:00 UTCLevi's StadiumSan Francisco Bay Area

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group J

Argentina

Austria

Jun 22 · 17:00 UTCAT&T StadiumDallas

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group J

Algeria

Austria

Jun 28 · 02:00 UTCArrowhead StadiumKansas City