Austria

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FIFA#23
2026

Austria's 2026 World Cup Qualification Campaign

Austria has made a strong case for themselves in the World Cup - Qualification Europe 2025/2026, finishing top of their group with 19 points from 8 games. Their record of 6 wins, 1 draw, and just 1 loss reflects a well-balanced and efficient side. Notably, they scored 22 goals while conceding only 4, giving them a robust +18 goal difference. At home, Austria were particularly impressive, netting 14 times without a single defeat, while away they managed 3 wins and suffered only one loss.

The campaign's arc featured a notable 10-0 thrashing of San Marino, a reminder that some matches are more about padding stats than nail-biting drama. Their recent form, including a hard-fought draw against Bosnia & Herzegovina and a win over Cyprus, shows a side capable of grinding out results when needed. Four clean sheets across the campaign underline a disciplined defensive unit.

Looking ahead, Austria enter the World Cup 2026 group stage with confidence. Their qualification form suggests they’ll be no pushovers, and while the tournament itself is a different kettle of fish, this campaign has laid a solid foundation for what promises to be an intriguing showing on football’s biggest stage.

Group J

#TeamPPts
1Argentina39
2Austria34
3Algeria34
4Jordan30
As of 19 Jul 2026
Last 5: ←oldest

Qualifying campaign

Rank

1

Points

19

PPG (last 5)

2.00

Squad pedigree

20 of 23 squad players (87%) play club football in a top-5 European league.

Spotlight

M. Gregoritsch

M. Gregoritsch

FC Augsburg
Bundesliga

6 apps · 4 G · 0 A · 7.25

Player shape

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P. Wanner

P. Wanner

PSV Eindhoven
Eredivisie

7 apps · 0 G · 2 A · 6.96

Player shape

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R. Schmid

R. Schmid

Frosinone
Serie A

7 apps · 0 G · 3 A · 6.71

Player shape

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League position

Position 23

Points trajectory

Rank 23

FIFA world ranking

#23

Manager

R. Rangnick

Germany

Season at a glance

W 1·D 1·L 26–9 GF/GA-3 GD0 clean sheets

Streaks

Last 5 home1W0D0Llast 5
Last 5 away0W1D2Llast 5
Scored2/4
Conceded4/4

Last result

Kosovo
1-1
Austria
4 Oct

Next match

Austria
19:45
Rep. Of Ireland
14 Nov

UEFA Nations League table

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1Switzerland13
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Austria's Form Story Ahead of World Cup 2026

Austria's qualifying campaign for World Cup 2026 in Europe showcased a solid and largely consistent performance. They topped their group with 19 points from 8 games, achieving six wins, one draw, and just a single defeat. Their defensive record was impressive, conceding only four goals while netting 22.

The recent form sequence (WWLWD) indicates that Austria were not on any prolonged winning streak but managed to avoid multiple defeats, with draws slightly more frequent than losses. They dropped points primarily through a solitary loss and a draw, suggesting a side that is tough to beat but not invincible.

Home and away performances were well balanced, with three wins each and a notable clean sheet count of four, split evenly between home and away fixtures. Austria’s ability to keep things tight at the back, combined with a decent goal return, bodes well as they prepare to face Jordan in the World Cup group stage opener.

Statistics

Home / Away splits

HomeGoals forAway
3
3
HomeGoals againstAway
1
8
HomeClean sheetsAway
HomeFailed to scoreAway
0
2
HomeAvg goals scored / gameAway
3.00vs1.00

Week-by-week trends

team vs league avg (dashed)
Goals for
6
Goals against
9
Goal difference
-3
Clean sheets
0
Points / round
4.0

Austria's Home and Away Performance

In their World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign, Austria have shown a clear split between home and away matches. At home, they've been quite the fortress, scoring 14 goals and conceding just 2, with 2 clean sheets to their name. Away games have been a bit more modest offensively, netting 8 goals but maintaining the same defensive solidity, conceding only 2 and also keeping 2 clean sheets.

This balance suggests Austria are comfortable playing on their own turf but also capable of keeping things tight on the road. Their ability to score more freely at home could prove crucial in the tournament's group stage, especially as they kick off against Jordan on home soil. All in all, Austria seem well-prepared to handle different environments without losing their defensive discipline.

Fipster's Record on Austria

Austria's run in the World Cup 2026 is yet to begin, and so is Fipster's record with them this campaign. The model is still building its track record on Austria, with no starred, ticked, or missed predictions to report so far. Plenty of time for Fipster to get its crystal ball working before the group stage kicks off against Jordan at home.