World Cup history
Austria (Das Team) has appeared at 7 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of Third place 1954. Founded in 1904, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the UEFA pool, coached by Ralf Rangnick.
- World Cup appearances7
- World Cup titles0
- Best finishThird place 1954
- Head coachRalf Rangnick
- Founded1904
- FIFAUEFA
Star players
- David Alaba
- Marcel Sabitzer
- Konrad Laimer
- Christoph Baumgartner
- Marko Arnautović
Path to the trophy
Dark horse — knockout-round threat. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.
FAQ
Has Austria won the World Cup?
Austria has not won the World Cup. Best finish: Third place 1954.
Who is the head coach of Austria?
Ralf Rangnick leads Austria into FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many times has Austria played in the World Cup?
Austria has appeared 7 times in the FIFA World Cup.
Who are Austria's star players?
David Alaba, Marcel Sabitzer, Konrad Laimer, Christoph Baumgartner, Marko Arnautović.
What confederation does Austria represent?
Austria plays in the UEFA confederation.
When does Austria play in the World Cup 2026?
Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.
What is Austria's nickname?
Das Team
Plan your Austria World Cup 2026 experience
Dark horse — knockout-round threat.
