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Austria are making their return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 after a 28-year absence - their last appearance was in 1998 - and face an immediate test in Group J alongside defending champions Argentina, Algeria, and Jordan. This page covers the full Austrian World Cup story - stats, records, top scorers, head-to-head results, the complete 2026 squad, and their group schedule with the opener against Jordan on June 16 in Santa Clara.
Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad, Stats, Schedule and Results
Austria heads into the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification cycle with an experienced squad and growing confidence after strong performances in recent international tournaments. Explore Austria’s latest squad list, fixtures, records, results, and all-time FIFA World Cup statistics.
Austria continues to improve under a balanced squad featuring experienced European-based players and emerging young talent. The national side has remained competitive in UEFA competitions and aims to secure another FIFA World Cup appearance.
The team combines tactical organization with attacking quality across midfield and forward positions. Austria’s recent performances against major European nations have increased expectations around the squad ahead of future international tournaments.
Austria FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Austria |
| Football Association | Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Nickname | Das Team |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 30 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1934 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 7 |
| Consecutive Appearances | 2 (1954-1958) |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Third Place (1954) |
| Total Matches Played | 29 |
| Total Wins | 12 |
| Total Draws | 4 |
| Total Losses | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 43 |
| Goals Conceded | 56 |
| Win Percentage | 41.3% |
| Clean Sheets | 6 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | None |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Herbert Prohaska - 9 |
| Most Goals by Player | Theodor Wagner - 3 |
| Largest Victory | 7-5 vs Switzerland (1954) |
| Biggest Defeat | 0-5 vs Czechoslovakia (1934) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1998 |
Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Coach: Ralf Rangnick
| S.N. | Position | Player | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goalkeeper | Patrick Pentz | 18 | 0 | Brøndby IF |
| 2 | Goalkeeper | Alexander Schlager | 19 | 0 | RB Salzburg |
| 3 | Goalkeeper | Florian Wiegele | 0 | 0 | Viktoria Plzeň |
| 4 | Defender | David Affengruber | 5 | 0 | Elche |
| 5 | Defender | David Alaba | 109 | 15 | Real Madrid |
| 6 | Defender | Kevin Danso | 29 | 0 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 7 | Defender | Marco Friedl | 8 | 0 | Werder Bremen |
| 8 | Defender | Philipp Lienhart | 35 | 2 | SC Freiburg |
| 9 | Defender | Phillipp Mwene | 21 | 0 | Mainz 05 |
| 10 | Defender | Stefan Posch | 41 | 1 | Mainz 05 |
| 11 | Defender | Alexander Prass | 14 | 0 | TSG Hoffenheim |
| 12 | Defender | Michael Svoboda | 2 | 0 | Venezia |
| 13 | Midfielder | Christoph Baumgartner | 53 | 18 | RB Leipzig |
| 14 | Midfielder | Carney Chukwuemeka | 4 | 0 | Borussia Dortmund |
| 15 | Midfielder | Florian Grillitsch | 52 | 1 | SC Braga |
| 16 | Midfielder | Konrad Laimer | 45 | 3 | Bayern München |
| 17 | Midfielder | Marcel Sabitzer | 88 | 18 | Borussia Dortmund |
| 18 | Midfielder | Xaver Schlager | 47 | 1 | RB Leipzig |
| 19 | Midfielder | Nicolas Seiwald | 28 | 1 | RB Leipzig |
| 20 | Midfielder | Romano Schmid | 24 | 2 | Werder Bremen |
| 21 | Midfielder | Alessandro Schöpf | 36 | 6 | Wolfsberger AC |
| 22 | Midfielder | Paul Wanner | 3 | 1 | PSV Eindhoven |
| 23 | Midfielder | Patrick Wimmer | 18 | 1 | VfL Wolfsburg |
| 24 | Forward | Marko Arnautović | 126 | 41 | Crvena Zvezda |
| 25 | Forward | Michael Gregoritsch | 64 | 18 | Augsburg |
| 26 | Forward | Sasa Kalajdzic | 19 | 4 | LASK |
Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | City | Stage | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Tue, June 16 | Austria vs Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area (Levi's) | Santa Clara | Group Stage | 21:00 |
| 43 | Mon, June 22 | Argentina vs Austria | Dallas Stadium (AT&T) | Dallas | Group Stage | 12:00 |
| 67 | Sat, June 27 | Algeria vs Austria | Dallas Stadium (AT&T) | Dallas | Group Stage | 12:00 |
Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
| Date | Match | Match Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 June 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | Upcoming Fixture | San Francisco Bay Area (Levi's), Santa Clara | Group Stage |
| 22 June 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | Upcoming Fixture | Dallas Stadium (AT&T), Arlington | Group Stage |
| 27 June 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | Upcoming Fixture | Dallas Stadium (AT&T), Arlington | Group Stage |
Austria FIFA World Cup Best Performances
| Year | Host Country | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Switzerland | Third Place |
| 1934 | Italy | Fourth Place |
Austria All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 29 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 43 |
| Goals Conceded | 56 |
| Clean Sheets | 6 |
| Top Four Finishes | 2 |
Austria Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herbert Prohaska | 9 | 3 | 1978-1982 |
| 2 | Hans Krankl | 8 | 2 | 1978-1982 |
| 3 | Bruno Pezzey | 8 | 2 | 1978-1982 |
| 4 | Gerhard Hanappi | 7 | 2 | 1954-1958 |
| 5 | Walter Schachner | 7 | 2 | 1978-1982 |
| 6 | Friedrich Koncilia | 6 | 2 | 1978-1982 |
| 7 | Andreas Herzog | 6 | 2 | 1990-1998 |
| 8 | Toni Polster | 6 | 2 | 1990-1998 |
| 9 | Josef Hickersberger | 6 | 2 | 1978-1982 |
| 10 | Karl Koller | 6 | 2 | 1954-1958 |
Austria Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theodor Wagner | 3 | 5 | 1954 |
| 2 | Hans Krankl | 3 | 8 | 1978-1982 |
| 3 | Toni Polster | 2 | 6 | 1990-1998 |
| 4 | Andreas Herzog | 2 | 6 | 1990-1998 |
| 5 | Walter Schachner | 2 | 7 | 1978-1982 |
| 6 | Erich Probst | 2 | 4 | 1954 |
| 7 | Josef Hügi | 2 | 4 | 1954 |
| 8 | Marc Janko | 1 | 3 | 2010 |
| 9 | Ivica Vastic | 1 | 3 | 1998 |
| 10 | Martin Hiden | 1 | 3 | 1998 |
FAQs About Austria FIFA World Cup Records
Austria has appeared in seven FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Austria’s best FIFA World Cup finish was third place during the 1954 tournament in Switzerland.
Theodor Wagner and Hans Krankl are among Austria’s leading FIFA World Cup goalscorers.
Ralf Rangnick is the current head coach of the Austria national football team.
Austria’s latest FIFA World Cup appearance came during the 1998 tournament in France.