Austria World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA AUT · Group J · Head coach: Ralf Dietrich Rangnick
Das Team return after missing 2022. Austria's Bundesliga-heavy squad plays modern vertical football under progressive coaching. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Austria travel with 26 players in Group J, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group J. Austria vs Algeria for second; Jordan target for three points. Ralf Dietrich Rangnick leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-2-3-1, high pressing triggers, Sabitzer/Arnautović-era transition to new stars, set-piece routines.
UEFA qualifying. Austria's improved youth pipeline paid off in decisive fixtures. 1998 last appearance. three total; third place 1954. FIFA's published shirt names include ALABA, LAIMER, ARNAUTOVIC and GREGORITSCH among the 26 call-ups. 14 players were listed with German clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 SCHLAGER (FC Red Bull Salzburg (AUT)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Possession against Argentina's press. brave build-up required. Round of 32; Round of 16 with kind draw.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | SCHLAGER | FC Red Bull Salzburg (AUT) |
| 2 | DF | AFFENGRUBER | Elche CF (ESP) |
| 3 | DF | DANSO | Tottenham Hotspur FC (ENG) |
| 4 | MF | XAVER | RB Leipzig (GER) |
| 5 | DF | POSCH | 1. FSV Mainz 05 (GER) |
| 6 | MF | SEIWALD | RB Leipzig (GER) |
| 7 | FW | ARNAUTOVIC | FK Crvena Zvezda (SRB) |
| 8 | DF | ALABA | Real Madrid C. F. (ESP) |
| 9 | MF | SABITZER | Borussia Dortmund (GER) |
| 10 | MF | GRILLITSCH | SC Braga (POR) |
| 11 | FW | GREGORITSCH | FC Augsburg (GER) |
| 12 | GK | WIEGELE | FC Viktoria Plze ň (CZE) |
| 13 | GK | PENTZ | Brøndby IF (DEN) |
| 14 | FW | KALAJDZIC | LASK Linz (AUT) |
| 15 | DF | LIENHART | SC Freiburg (GER) |
| 16 | DF | MWENE | 1. FSV Mainz 05 (GER) |
| 17 | MF | CHUKWUEMEKA | Borussia Dortmund (GER) |
| 18 | MF | SCHMID | SV Werder Bremen (GER) |
| 19 | MF | BAUMGARTNER | RB Leipzig (GER) |
| 20 | MF | LAIMER | FC Bayern München (GER) |
| 21 | FW | WIMMER | VfL Wolfsburg (GER) |
| 22 | MF | PRASS | TSG Hoffenheim (GER) |
| 23 | DF | FRIEDL | SV Werder Bremen (GER) |
| 24 | MF | WANNER | PSV Eindhoven (NED) |
| 25 | DF | SVOBODA | Venezia FC (ITA) |
| 26 | MF | SCHÖPF | Wolfsberger AC (AUT) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austria's World Cup 2026 squad limited to 26 players like every other nation?
Yes. Austria's (AUT) official list on 2026-06-03 contains exactly 26 players for the expanded 48-team World Cup. They share Group J with Argentina, Algeria and Jordan, and every position code on FIFA's PDF appears in the roster above.
Who is Austria's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Ralf Dietrich Rangnick (Germany) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-2-3-1, high pressing triggers, Sabitzer/Arnautović-era transition to new stars, set-piece routines.
Who does Austria play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
Austria face Argentina, Algeria and Jordan in Group J. Group J. Austria vs Algeria for second; Jordan target for three points. Possession against Argentina's press. brave build-up required.
Where is the full Austria World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Austria squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Austria's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.