Austria at World Cup 2026 Official Squad

Jul 17, 2026

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Austria’s men’s national football team returns to the FIFA World Cup 2026 after 28 years, with the official 26-man roster announced May 18, 2026. Coached by Ralf Rangnick, the squad blends experienced European veterans with a high-pressing, versatile new generation. The guide details goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards, highlights key storylines including David Alaba’s leadership, dual-nationality additions, and the Bundesliga-style core, and provides the group match schedule, venues, and essential ticketing routes via FIFA’s official portal and authorized resale.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryWorld Cup

FormatPDF

Pages10

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

The Official 26-Man Austria Squad for World Cup 2026

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

Key Storylines & Players to Watch

The Return of David Alaba

New Dual-Nationality Additions

The Bundesliga Core

Veteran Strike Power

Austria World Cup 2026 Match Schedule & Venues

How to Buy Austria World Cup 2026 Tickets: Fan Guide

Official FIFA Ticket Portal

Authorized Resale Platforms

Austria at World Cup 2026: Official Squad Introduction For the first time in 28 years, the Austrian men ¬s national football team (affectionately known as Das Team) is returning to the grandest stage of international football. Following a sensational qualification campaign under the tactical brilliance of head coach Ralf Rangnick, Austria has officially secured its spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. With the official 26-man roster unveiled on May 18, 2026, and match locations confirmed across key US cities, excitement is reaching a fever pitch―particularly in the United States. Soccer fans and investors alike are already analyzing one of Europe’s most dangerous dark-horse contenders while rushing to secure their matchday tickets. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know about Austria ¬s official World Cup 2026 squad, their group stage schedule, key storylines, and essential ticketing information. The Official 26-Man Austria Squad for World Cup 2026 Coach Ralf Rangnick has blended seasoned European veterans with an incredibly talented new generation of players to form a versatile, high-pressing 26-man squad. Below is the complete official roster: Goalkeepers • Patrick Pentz ‒ Brø ndby (Danish Superliga) • Alexander Schlager ‒ RB Salzburg (Austrian Bundesliga) • Florian Wiegele ‒ Viktoria Plzeň (Czech First League) Defenders • David Alaba (Captain)‒ Real Madrid (LaLiga) • David Affengruber ‒ Elche (LaLiga 2) • Kevin Danso ‒ Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League) • Marco Friedl ‒ Werder Bremen (Bundesliga) • Philipp Lienhart ‒ SC Freiburg (Bundesliga) • Phillipp Mwene ‒ Mainz 05 (Bundesliga) • Stefan Posch ‒ Bologna (Serie A) • Alexander Prass ‒ TSG Hoffenheim (Bundesliga) • Michael Svoboda ‒ Venezia (Serie A) Midfielders • Marcel Sabitzer ‒ Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) • Konrad Laimer ‒ Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) • Christoph Baumgartner ‒ RB Leipzig (Bundesliga) • Carney Chukwuemeka ‒ Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) • Nicolas Seiwald ‒ RB Leipzig (Bundesliga) • Xaver Schlager ‒ RB Leipzig (Bundesliga) • Florian Grillitsch ‒ SC Braga (Primeira Liga) • Romano Schmid ‒ Werder Bremen (Bundesliga) • Alessandro Schöpf ‒ Wolfsberger AC (Austrian Bundesliga) • Paul Wanner ‒ PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie) • Patrick Wimmer ‒ Wolfsburg (Bundesliga) Forwards • Marko Arnautovic Red Star Belgrade (Serbian SuperLiga) • Michael Gregoritsch ‒ Augsburg (Bundesliga) • Sas Kalajdžic LASK (Austrian Bundesliga) Key Storylines & Players to Watch 1.The Return of David Alaba Austria ¬s absolute icon and captain, David Ala ba, headlines the squad. Having successfully overcome past injury hurdles to anchor Real Madrid ¬s domestic and European campaigns, the four-time UEFA Champions League winner provides invaluable leadership, elite tactical versatility, and defensive stability. His presence on the pitch significantly

FAQs

Who is Austria’s coach for the World Cup 2026, and what style does the squad emphasize?

Ralf Rangnick is the head coach. The roster is built for a versatile, high-pressing approach inspired by the Bundesliga’s intensity.

Which players are listed in Austria’s goalkeeping and defensive groups?

Goalkeepers include Patrick Pentz, Alexander Schlager, and Florian Wiegele. Defenders include David Alaba (captain), David Affengruber, Kevin Danso, Marco Friedl, Philipp Lienhart, Phillipp Mwene, Stefan Posch, Alexander Prass, and Michael Svoboda.

Where can fans buy official Austria World Cup 2026 tickets?

Tickets are primarily available through the Official FIFA Ticket Portal, with Austria-specific interest registration required. An authorized FIFA Official Resale Platform is also offered later near tournament dates to prevent fraud and enable secure face-value sales.

Jul 17, 2026

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