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Austria

AustriaUEFAWorld Cup 2026
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Stadium
Ernst-Happel-Stadion
Coach
Ralf Dietrich Rangnick
Founded
1904
Form (last 5)
LDLWW
🦁 Nickname
Wunderteam
🏛️ Federation
Austrian Football Association (ÖFB)
Captain
David Alaba
🏆 First World Cup
1934
Best achievement
4th place at the 1934 World Cup

Season Statistics

World Cup 2026Group JSeason 2026
2
Position
3
MP
1
W
1
D
1
L
6
GF
6
GA
4
Pts

🏆
33%
Win rate
2.0
Goals / game
🛡️
2.0
Conceded / game
🧤
1/ 5
Clean sheets
Goal distribution
GF6
GA6
GD0
Form (last 5)
LDLWW(2W 1D 2L)
All competitions
CompetitionMPWDLGFGAPts
World Cup 2026(J)2026
3111664
UEFA Nations League2024
632114511

Form (last 5)

Upcoming Fixtures

No upcoming fixtures

Standings

Standings of Group J in the World Cup 2026 group stage.

#TeamMPWDLGDPts
1QualificationArgentinaArgentina3300+79
2QualificationAustriaAustria311104
3QualificationAlgeriaAlgeria3111-24
4QualificationJordanJordan3003-50
Full Standings

Full Squad

Key Players

Advanced Team Statistics

Average over the last 4 matches

🌀
44%
Average Possession
🎯
7.5
Shots / Match
🥅
2.0
Shots on Target / Match
🔗
86%
Pass Accuracy
📈
0.8
xG / Match

Recent Results

History of the Austria national team

Founding and Early Years

The Austria national team is governed by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB), founded in 1904. It experienced its golden age in the 1930s, under the nickname "Wunderteam," finishing 4th at the 1934 World Cup.

Team Evolution

After quieter decades, Austria regained its status as a competitive nation on the European stage, driven by a generation of players playing in the biggest leagues.

Great Managers

Ralf Rangnick, the German head coach renowned for his modern tactical approach, now leads Austria, continuing the legacy of the 1930s Wunderteam.

Iconic Players

Matthias Sindelar, an icon of the 1930s Wunderteam and regarded as one of the greatest players of his era, remains the historic benchmark of Austrian football. David Alaba, current captain and one of the most decorated defenders in European football history, now carries that legacy forward.

Major Achievements

Austria finished 4th at the 1934 World Cup with the legendary Wunderteam. At the 2026 World Cup, they were eliminated in the Round of 32 by Spain (0-3), following a group stage that included a thrilling draw with Algeria (3-3).

The Team Today

Under Ralf Rangnick, Austria rank among the respected nations of the European continent in the FIFA World Ranking.

Overall record

Based on the last 15 matches played

15
MP
7
W
4
D
4
L
28
GF
18
GA
4
Clean sheets
+10
GD
Home
8
MP
6
W
2
D
0
L
21
GF
5
GA
Away
7
MP
1
W
2
D
4
L
7
GF
13
GA
Biggest win
Ghana🏠
51
Worst defeat
Spain✈️
03

Recent Arrivals

No recent arrivals recorded.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Austria's next match?+

No upcoming match is currently scheduled.

What is Austria's current standing?+

Austria are currently 2 in World Cup 2026 with 4 points.

What is Austria's best World Cup result?+

A 4th-place finish in 1934, with the team nicknamed the "Wunderteam."

Who is Austria's captain?+

David Alaba, the team's current captain.

How did Austria's 2026 World Cup end?+

They were eliminated in the Round of 32 by Spain (0-3).

Who is Austria's current head coach?+

Ralf Rangnick, the German head coach.

When was the Austrian Football Association founded?+

The ÖFB was founded in 1904.