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Austria — World Cup 2026
Group J · Model Elo 1886 · Founded 1902 · Ernst-Happel-Stadion
Austria are in Group J. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1886, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 4 group-stage fixtures.
About Austria
Austria are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group J. The national side was founded in 1902. They play home matches at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna, Austria, which seats 50,865.
- Founded: 1902
- Home stadium: Ernst-Happel-Stadion (capacity 50,865)
- Based in: Vienna, Austria
- Official site: www.oefb.at
Squad (26)
Goalkeepers
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1. Alexander Schlager · Goalkeeper · age 30 · Red Bull Salzburg -
1. Patrick Pentz · Goalkeeper · age 29 · Brøndby -
44. Florian Wiegele · Goalkeeper · age 25 · Viktoria Plzeň
Defenders
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2. Phillipp Mwene · Left-Back · age 32 · Mainz -
3. Philipp Lienhart · Centre-Back · age 30 · Freiburg -
4. David Alaba · Centre-Back · age 34 · Real Madrid -
4. Stefan Posch · Centre-Back · age 29 · Mainz -
4. Kevin Danso · Centre-Back · age 27 · Tottenham Hotspur -
22. David Affengruber · Centre-Back · age 25 · Elche -
27. Konrad Laimer · Right-Back · age 29 · Bayern Munich -
30. Michael Svoboda · Centre-Back · age 27 · Venezia -
32. Marco Friedl · Left-Back · age 28 · Werder Bremen
Midfielders
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10. Paul Wanner · Attacking Midfield · age 20 · PSV Eindhoven -
13. Nicolas Seiwald · Defensive Midfield · age 25 · RB Leipzig -
17. Carney Chukwuemeka · Central Midfield · age 22 · Borussia Dortmund -
18. Alessandro Schöpf · Central Midfield · age 32 · Wolfsberger AC -
20. Marcel Sabitzer · Central Midfield · age 32 · Borussia Dortmund -
20. Romano Schmid · Attacking Midfield · age 26 · Werder Bremen -
22. Alexander Prass · Left Midfield · age 25 · Hoffenheim -
24. Xaver Schlager · Central Midfield · age 28 · RB Leipzig -
27. Florian Grillitsch · Defensive Midfield · age 30 · Braga
Forwards
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10. Saša Kalajdžić · Centre-Forward · age 29 · LASK -
38. Michael Gregoritsch · Centre-Forward · age 32 · FC Augsburg -
39. Patrick Wimmer · Right Winger · age 25 · Wolfsburg -
89. Marko Arnautović · Centre-Forward · age 37 · Crvena Zvezda
Staff
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Ralf Rangnick · Manager · age 68 · Austria
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Austria have played 864 internationals since 1902, winning 368 for a 42.6% win rate (368W 185D 311L, 1,547 goals for / 1,324 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 13W 5D 15L from 33 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Spain 0–3 · 2026-07-02 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Algeria 3–3 · 2026-06-27 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Argentina 0–2 · 2026-06-22 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Jordan 3–1 · 2026-06-16 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Tunisia 1–0 · 2026-06-01
- W vs South Korea 1–0 · 2026-03-31
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Austria's Top World Cup Scorers
- Erich Probst — 6 World Cup goals
- Hans Krankl — 5 World Cup goals
- Ernst Stojaspal — 3 World Cup goals
- Theodor Wagner — 3 World Cup goals
- Alfred Körner — 3 World Cup goals
- Walter Schachner — 3 World Cup goals
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group J Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Austria in at the 2026 World Cup?
Austria are in Group J.
What are Austria's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Austria a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1886.
When was the Austria national football team founded?
1902.
Where do Austria play their home matches?
At the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna, Austria (capacity 50,865).
What is Austria's all-time record?
Austria have played 864 internationals, winning 368 (42.6%). At the World Cup they have 13 wins, 5 draws and 15 defeats from 33 matches.