Austria
Republic of Austria
FIFA Rank:#23Group:J
Team Summary
Austria is competing in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Under UEFA confederation, they are scheduled to play three group stage matches starting on the first week of the tournament.
Austria Match Schedule
Match 20GROUPGroup J
Austria3 - 1
FINALJordan
2026-06-16Local: 21:00
Levi's StadiumSan Francisco
Match 43GROUPGroup J
Argentina2 - 0
FINALAustria
2026-06-22Local: 12:00
AT&T StadiumDallas
Match 69GROUPGroup J
Algeria3 - 3
FINALAustria
2026-06-27Local: 21:00
GEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City
Match 84R32
Spain3 - 0
FINALAustria
2026-07-02Local: 12:00
SoFi StadiumLos Angeles
Tactical Profile & Squad Strength
Highly aggressive 4-2-2-2 or 4-2-3-1, using intense counter-pressing to win the ball high up and shoot quickly.
Strengths
- Intense physical work-rate
- Highly organized tactical pressing
- Excellent defensive unit cohesion
Weaknesses
- Lack of individual match-winners
- Vulnerability when press is broken
- High risk of yellow cards
World Cup History
Austria has qualified 7 times, with their best finish coming in 1954 when they placed 3rd.
FAQ: Austria National Team
Austria plays their opening match on 2026-06-16 against JORDAN.
Related World Cup Coverage
⚽Group J Table & Results⚽Group J Scenarios⚽Austria Next Match Info⚽Austria Route to Final⚽Austria Qualification Scenarios⚽How to Watch Austria Live⚽Preview: Group J Matchday 1 fixture.⚽Preview: Group J Matchday 2 fixture.⚽Preview: Group J Matchday 3 fixture.⚽Preview: Round of 32 single-elimination match.