UEFA · Group J
FIFA World Cup 2026
Austria
FIFA Ranking #21Coach Ralf RangnickAUT
Team quick answers
What group is Austria in at World Cup 2026?
Austria are in Group J with Jordan, Argentina, Algeria. The group is a four-team round-robin.
Who coaches Austria and what is their FIFA ranking?
Austria are coached by Ralf Rangnick, are FIFA-ranked #21, and use the team code AUT.
When does Austria's group-stage campaign start?
Austria's first group match is against Jordan on June 17, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Their full group-stage window runs June 17, 2026 — June 28, 2026.
How can Austria reach the knockout stage?
Austria advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group J. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
Team profile
Austria arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a competitive top-30 side, ranked #21 in the FIFA world rankings. Ralf Rangnick leads the squad after qualifying through the UEFA qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group J, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots.
Confederation: UEFA (Europe) — the confederation with the largest WC2026 contingent at 16 teams. Austria's qualification campaign placed them among the 16 sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament.
Austria share Group J with Algeria, Argentina, Jordan. Average FIFA rank of the group: #32.
Austria's group-stage campaign runs from June 17, 2026 to June 28, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.
