Austria

UEFA • Coach: Ralf Rangnick • Formation: 4-2-3-1

Team History & Profile

Austria is a national football team competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

World Cup Appearances 8 Tournaments

Best Historical Finish Qualified for World Cup 2026

4-2-3-1

Official formation and core structure under head coach Ralf Rangnick

Disciplined team organization focused on quick transition play, defensive resilience, and leveraging Austria's key playmakers in critical areas.

#	Pos	Player Name	Club
1	GK	Patrick Pentz	Bröndby
2	RB	Stefan Posch	Bologna
4	CB	Kevin Danso	Lens
5	CB	Philipp Lienhart	Freiburg
3	LB	David Alaba	Real Madrid
6	CM	Nicolas Seiwald	RB Leipzig
8	CM	Konrad Laimer	Bayern Munich
10	AM	Marcel Sabitzer	Borussia Dortmund
7	FW	Marko Arnautović	Inter Milan
9	FW	Michael Gregoritsch	Freiburg
11	LW	Patrick Wimmer	Wolfsburg
14	AM	Christoph Baumgartner	RB Leipzig
12	GK	Heinz Lindner	Union Berlin
15	CM	Florian Grillitsch	Hoffenheim
20	AM	Romano Schmid	Werder Bremen
13	CM	Xaver Schlager	RB Leipzig