Austria's 2026 World Cup squad: Alaba captains Rangnick's project

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David Alaba (Real Madrid) is Austria's undisputed captain and key piece of the system for his experience and versatility, accompanied by veterans like Arnautović and Sabitzer
Ralf Rangnick convinced two pearls born in Vienna but raised abroad, Paul Wanner (PSV) and Carney Chukwuemeka (Dortmund), to wear the Austria shirt
Austria falls in Group J alongside Argentina with the stated objective of advancing from the group and competing in knockout rounds, far from being a supporting act at the 2026 World Cup

Austria lands in Group J (Argentina's group) and they're not here for a stroll: Rangnick has made it crystal clear they want at least the knockout stages. For the Spanish fan, there's a familiar face steering the ship.

🌟 David Alaba (Real Madrid) is the undisputed captain and the key piece of the system, bringing experience and versatility. With Arnautović and Sabitzer as seasoned veterans.

🔮 Rangnick's masterstroke: he convinced two pearls born in Vienna but raised abroad, Paul Wanner (PSV) and Carney Chukwuemeka (Dortmund), to pull on the Austria shirt. Keep an eye on David Affengruber (Elche), from LaLiga 2.

🎯 Ralf Rangnick leads an ambitious Austria: their stated goal is to advance from the group and compete in knockout football, far from being a bit-part player.

🔙 The blend of top-tier experience (Alaba, Arnautović, Sabitzer) with newly nationalized fresh blood gives Rangnick a deep squad to dream big with.

📋 Full squad · Manager: Ralf Rangnick

🧤 Goalkeepers

Patrick Pentz (Brøndby), Alexander Schlager (RB Salzburg), Florian Wiegele (Viktoria Plzeň)

🛡️ Defenders

David Affengruber (Elche), David Alaba (Real Madrid, captain), Kevin Danso (Tottenham), Marco Friedl (Werder Bremen), Philipp Lienhart (Freiburg), Phillipp Mwene (Mainz), Stefan Posch (Mainz), Alexander Prass (Hoffenheim), Michael Svoboda (Venezia)

⚙️ Midfielders

Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig), Carney Chukwuemeka (Borussia Dortmund), Florian Grillitsch (Braga), Konrad Laimer (Bayern), Marcel Sabitzer (Borussia Dortmund), Xaver Schlager (RB Leipzig), Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen), Alessandro Schöpf (Wolfsberger), Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig), Paul Wanner (PSV), Patrick Wimmer (Wolfsburg)

⚽ Forwards

Marko Arnautović (Crvena Zvezda), Michael Gregoritsch (Augsburg), Saša Kalajdžić (LASK)

🏆 Group J

⚽ Opponents: Argentina, Algeria and Jordan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Austria's manager for the 2026 World Cup?

Ralf Rangnick is Austria's manager for the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Austria in for the 2026 World Cup?

Austria is in Group J of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Argentina, Algeria and Jordan.

How many players does Austria call up for the 2026 World Cup?

Austria submits a squad of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup, in line with the FIFA format established for the tournament.

Where does Austria play its matches in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Austria plays in Group J against Argentina, Algeria and Jordan.

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