Austria
Group J · FIFA rank 23 · World Cup 2026
Eliminated in the round of 32
Lost 0-3 to Spain
Austria are a well-organized side led by coach Ralf Rangnick and captain David Alaba.
But they are out, beaten 0-3 by Spain in the round of 32.
They faced one of the favorites and were beaten by a much stronger team.
Austria's 2026 World Cup matches
See the full Group J standings →Austria squad and manager
Manager: Ralf Rangnick
| 👕 No. | 🧑 Player | 🛡️ Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers (3) | ||
| 1 | Alexander Schlager | Red Bull Salzburg |
| 12 | Florian Wiegele | Viktoria Plzeň |
| 13 | Patrick Pentz | Brøndby |
| Defenders (8) | ||
| 2 | David Affengruber | Elche |
| 3 | Kevin Danso | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 5 | Stefan Posch | Mainz 05 |
| 8 | David Alaba | Real Madrid |
| 15 | Philipp Lienhart | SC Freiburg |
| 16 | Phillipp Mwene | Mainz 05 |
| 23 | Marco Friedl | Werder Bremen |
| 25 | Michael Svoboda | Venezia |
| Midfielders (11) | ||
| 4 | Xaver Schlager | RB Leipzig |
| 6 | Nicolas Seiwald | RB Leipzig |
| 9 | Marcel Sabitzer | Borussia Dortmund |
| 10 | Florian Grillitsch | Braga |
| 17 | Carney Chukwuemeka | Borussia Dortmund |
| 18 | Romano Schmid | Werder Bremen |
| 19 | Dejan Ljubičić | Schalke 04 |
| 20 | Konrad Laimer | Bayern Munich |
| 22 | Alexander Prass | TSG Hoffenheim |
| 24 | Paul Wanner | PSV Eindhoven |
| 26 | Alessandro Schöpf | Wolfsberger AC |
| Forwards (4) | ||
| 7 | Marko Arnautović | Red Star Belgrade |
| 11 | Michael Gregoritsch | FC Augsburg |
| 14 | Saša Kalajdžić | LASK |
| 21 | Patrick Wimmer | VfL Wolfsburg |
Austria at the World Cup
- FIFA ranking
- #23
- World Cup appearance
- 8th
- Best finish
- Third place (1954)
- Confederation
- UEFA
- Group
- Group J
How did Austria's World Cup end?
Austria are out, but they were one of the best-organized teams at the tournament.
They finished 2nd in Group J with 4 points, behind the winners Argentina.
They started with a 3-1 win over Jordan, then lost 0-2 to Argentina and drew 3-3 with Algeria to reach the knockouts.
That got them into the round of 32, where they had to face Spain, one of the favorites for the trophy.
It was too big a task, and they lost 0-3 to a much stronger team.
Coach Ralf Rangnick had built a side that is hard to play against and always knows its job.
Captain David Alaba led them, with Marcel Sabitzer in midfield and veteran striker Marko Arnautovic up front.
That team plan took them all the way to the knockout round, which is a strong result.
So they go home beaten, but as a tight, well-drilled side that made the most of what they had.
Austria's recent results
- W1-0TunisiaJune 1, 2026Friendly
- W1-0South KoreaMarch 31, 2026Friendly
Last 12 months before the tournament. Source: international match records.
Common questions
Which group were Austria in at the 2026 World Cup?
Austria were in Group J with Argentina, Algeria and Jordan. They finished 2nd in the group.
Who is Austria's manager?
Austria are managed by Ralf Rangnick.
What is Austria's best World Cup result?
Austria's best World Cup result is 3rd place in 1954.
Are Austria still in the 2026 World Cup?
No, Austria were knocked out in the round of 32 by Spain.
What is Austria's FIFA ranking?
Austria are ranked 23 in the FIFA world rankings.