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Austria

Group JFIFA ranking #20UEFAAUT

First World Cup since 1998

Profile

Ralf Rangnick's intense pressing has transformed Austria into one of Europe's most watchable sides, and they ended a 28-year World Cup drought by topping their qualifying group. David Alaba captains the most talented Austrian squad in generations.

Austria fixtures

Players to watch

  • David Alaba

    Defender ยท Real Madrid

  • Marcel Sabitzer

    Midfielder ยท Borussia Dortmund

  • Christoph Baumgartner

    Midfielder ยท RB Leipzig

Group J table

Group J

Top 2 advance ยท best 3rds may qualify
TeamPGDPts
1Argentina000
2Austria000
3Algeria000
4Jordan000