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World Cup 2026 · Group J · FIFA #24
Austria
- Group
- J
- FIFA Rank
- #24
- Pot
- 2
- Formation
- 4-2-2-2
Group J · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #3 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇦🇹 Austria | #24 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | #28 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇯🇴 Jordan | #63 | 4 |
Austria's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 04:00 UTC (next day)
🇦🇹 Austria vs 🇯🇴 Jordan
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium)
· Santa Clara · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Jordan's team page →
Matchday 2 · 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇦🇹 Austria
Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium)
· Arlington · capacity 80,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Argentina's team page →
Matchday 3 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
🇩🇿 Algeria vs 🇦🇹 Austria
Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium)
· Kansas City · capacity 76,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Algeria's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-2-2-2 ↔ 4-3-3 in possession
Pivot
Konrad Laimer
Attacking focus
Marcel Sabitzer · Marko Arnautović
Identity
Rangnick's Gegenpressing template with the most coherent block in Pot 2
Key players
Marcel Sabitzer
Konrad Laimer
David Alaba
Marko Arnautović
Austria at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 8 (incl. 2026) | Semi-final |
How to watch Austria
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: ORF
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Austria World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Austria play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Austria's tournament begins Jun 16, 2026 against Jordan at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara (04:00 UTC (next day)).
Who is Austria's coach at World Cup 2026?
Ralf Rangnick.
What group is Austria in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group J with Argentina, Algeria, Jordan.
What is Austria's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#24 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 2.
Has Austria ever reached a World Cup Semi-final?
Austria's best finish is Semi-final. They have appeared at 8 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Austria's captain at World Cup 2026?
Marko Arnautović.
Where can I watch Austria's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; ORF in Austria.