AUT

AUTGroup J

Austria

UEFA • UEFA

Tournament Outlook

Round of 32. Dark horse who could cause upsets.

Best World Cup Result: Third Place (1954)

About Austria

Das Team under Ralf Rangnick plays intense pressing football. Austria qualified impressively and carries dark horse potential.

Playing Style: High pressing, high intensity. Rangnick's gegenpressing style in full effect.

Key Players

Defender

David Alaba

Real Madrid

Midfielder

Christoph Baumgartner

RB Leipzig

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Rangnick's system
Pressing intensity
Alaba leadership
Tactical discipline

Weaknesses

Lack of top striker
Physical demands of style
Experience at highest level

World Cup Schedule

Group JUpcoming

vs Jordan

Group JUpcoming

vs Argentina

Group JUpcoming

vs Algeria

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Fun Facts

⚽Rangnick transformed Austrian football
⚽Alaba has won everything at club level
⚽Red Bull influence on Austrian football development

Team Info

FIFA Code: AUT
Confederation: UEFA
World Cup Appearances: 8
Group: Group J

Fan Culture

Austrian fans are growing with the team's improvement under Rangnick.

Known as: Das Team

Famous Chants:

Österreich!Immer wieder Österreich!