Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at Austria. What can I expect from Austria? After thrilling at Euro 2024, Austria's return to the World Cup after 28 years is welcome - they will play some of the most enterprising and dynamic football at the World Cup.

Austria captain David Alaba is given the all-clear to travel for the World Cup after picking up a muscle injury on Monday but midfielder Christoph Baumgartner is ruled out of the tournament.

Albiceleste will face Algeria, Austria and Jordan at the group stage of the 2026 World Cup; Defending champions are the clear favourites to progress in top spot.

Squad, line-ups and fixture schedule for the Austria team in USA · Canada · Mexico

Welcome to The Athletic’s 2026 World Cup tactical group guides, walking you through the key battles on the pitch, the players to look out for, and the fun facts to impress your friends ahead of the tournament.

Austria will begin the 2026 FIFA World Cup this month against Jordan just outside of San Francisco, and it's time to gear up. Most of the World Cup team jerseys for this summer's tournament have been released,

From players to target to new faces to watch and the likely line-up: everything you need to know about Rangnick's squad for your fantasy team.

Few are tipping Austria to make much of an impact at the 2026 World Cup - but under the guidance of a former Manchester United manager, some are labelling them 'giant-killers'