FIFA World Cup 2026
Austria at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Austria is a landlocked Alpine federal republic in Central Europe, historically shaped by the Habsburg legacy, with Vienna as its capital and German as the official language.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Vienna
- Continent
- Europe
- Federation
- UEFA (Europe)
- Group
- J
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #24
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1918
- Population
- 9,137,200
- Languages
- German (official); Austrian Sign Language recognised
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Area
- 83,879 km²
- Highest point
- Grossglockner (3,798 m)
- Climate
- Temperate continental; alpine conditions at elevation
- Land borders
- Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland
Football facts
- Appearances
- 8
- Best result
- Third place (1954)
- Top scorer
- Erich Probst (6)
- Debut
- 1934
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: white
World Cup history
8 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Group stage |
| 1998 | Group stage |
| 1990 | Group stage |
| 1982 | Group stage |
| 1978 | Group stage |
| 1958 | Group stage |
| 1954 | Third place |
| 1934 | Fourth place |