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Austria at the World Cup 2026 — squad, group, fixtures & odds

Austria are competing at the 2026 World Cup in Group J, alongside Argentina, Algeria, Jordan. Onside's model gives them 37% to reach the Round of 16 and 0.4% to win the trophy. Full schedule, projected XI, advance scenarios and Premier League players inside.
● GROUP STAGE COMPLETE

When does Austria play next?

Austria have completed their Group J fixtures. Knockout-round opponent depends on other group results — see the live bracket for the projected path.

FIFA #24 · GROUP J · EUROPE

Austria

FIFA · #24AUTGROUP JEUROPE

Austria are in the live-window cohort — group qualification isn't guaranteed, so each MD result swings their tournament arc materially.

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CHAMPION PROBABILITY
0.4%
vs 47 OTHER NATIONS
0%17%
AUSTRIA'S TOURNAMENT JOURNEY
ROUND OF 16
37%
QUARTER-FINAL
17%
SEMI-FINAL
5.8%
FINAL
2.1%
CHAMPION
0.4%

Cumulative probabilities · Updated each match · 60-min refresh

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Group
3
Group fixtures
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PL stars

At the first 48-team World Cup, hosted across USA, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. Drawn in Group J with Argentina, Algeria, Jordan.

THE GROUP

Austria vs the rest of Group J

FIFA ranks at draw time. Top two from the group advance directly to the Round of 32; the eight best third-place finishers across all 12 groups also progress.

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Austria's tournament path — the fantasy angle

QUALIFY %
50%
to reach R32
GROUP xP
5
across 3 games
EXPECTED FINISH
#2 in group
No current Premier League players in this squad — the engine's fantasy intelligence layer focuses on PL-registered names. Their tournament minutes are still a free pre-season preview for FPL 26/27 if breakout performers emerge.
VERDICTLive group — ~50% to advance. Their top PL star the likely captaincy lever.
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GROUP RIVAL H2H · LIFETIME WC

Austria's ledger vs Group J

All-time World Cup meetings against this group's other three nations. The history that walks onto the pitch.

vs Argentina
FIFA #3 · Group J
NEVER MET
0W0D0L
GF 0GA 0GD 0
No prior World Cup meetings in our 2002-2022 window. First meeting could come at MD1.
FULL COMPARISON →
vs Algeria
FIFA #29 · Group J
NEVER MET
0W0D0L
GF 0GA 0GD 0
No prior World Cup meetings in our 2002-2022 window. First meeting could come at MD1.
FULL COMPARISON →
vs Jordan
FIFA #63 · Group J
NEVER MET
0W0D0L
GF 0GA 0GD 0
No prior World Cup meetings in our 2002-2022 window. First meeting could come at MD1.
FULL COMPARISON →
FIXTURE DIFFICULTY HEATMAP
CELL COLOUR = RANK DELTA

Austria's 3 group matches at a glance

Difficulty by pre-tournament FIFA rank delta. Acid means Austria is the favourite; amber is a coin-toss; red means the underdog. Switches to actual-result colour once each match is played.

MD1H
Jordan
FIFA #63
+39 rank delta
Wed 17 Jun
MD2A
Argentina
FIFA #3
-21 rank delta
Mon 22 Jun
MD3A
Algeria
FIFA #29
+5 rank delta
Sun 28 Jun
2
Easy
0
Toss
1
Hard

Austria is FIFA #24. Group avg rank is #30 6 places stronger than the group mean.

FIXTURES

Austria's group-stage matches

MDDateUTCUKOpponent
1Wed 17 Jun04:0005:00
2Mon 22 Jun17:0018:00
3Sun 28 Jun02:0003:00
PL FOOTPRINT
No Premier League regulars

Austria have no confirmed Premier League players in the tournament 26-man pool as of the 29 May 2026 PL.com article. Updated when the federation announces the final squad.

FPL ANGLE

Why Austria's tournament matters for FPL 2026/27

Austria have no current Premier League regulars, but tournament breakouts are how next year's £4.5m budget enablers get identified. Worth tracking even if your FPL squad doesn't own anyone yet.

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Pick Austria stars in FIFA World Cup Fantasy

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