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Austria national football team

The Austria national football team is the men's senior football team that represents Austria in international association football.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Austria national football team is the men's senior football team representing Austria in international association football. Governed by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB), the team competes in FIFA and UEFA competitions, including World Cup qualifying and the UEFA Nations League. Founded on 18 March 1904, the team is based in Vienna and plays home matches at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.

History

The Austria national football team was founded on 18 March 1904, making it one of Europe's older national sides. The team has participated in major tournaments and experienced various eras of development.

Competitive record

Austria competes in FIFA World Cup qualifying and UEFA competitions, including the UEFA Nations League. Recent fixtures in 2026 include matches against Ghana, South Korea, Tunisia, Jordan, Argentina, Algeria, and Spain.

Home ground

Austria's home matches are played at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna, which has a capacity of 50,865.

Squad and coaching

The current head coach of the Austria national football team is Ralf Rangnick. The squad includes various players representing the country in international matches.

Key facts

  • Austria's men's national team plays international football under the Austrian Football Association.
  • The team is based in Vienna and uses the Ernst-Happel-Stadion for home matches.
  • Austria competes in FIFA World Cup qualifying and UEFA Nations League matches.
  • Ralf Rangnick is listed as the team's head coach.
  • The team was founded on 18 March 1904.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know the team through international football coverage, World Cup qualifying, and potential matchups involving Canadian clubs or players abroad. Austria also appears in broader global tournament contexts followed by Canadian football fans.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Austria national football team?
It is the men's senior national football team of Austria in international association football.
Who runs the team?
The team is governed by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB).
Who is the head coach?
Ralf Rangnick is listed as the head coach.
Where does Austria play home matches?
Austria’s home matches are played at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna.
What competitions does Austria play in?
Austria competes in FIFA World Cup qualifying and UEFA competitions, including the UEFA Nations League.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austria_national_football_team
    Supports: General identification of the Austria national football team and its recent match listing.
  2. Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) — https://www.oefb.at/oefb/Teams/Maenner/Nationalteam/Spielplan
    Supports: Official fixtures and recent results for the Austria men's national team.
  3. SofaScore — https://www.sofascore.com/football/team/austria/4718
    Supports: Team information including coach, founding date, FIFA ranking, venue, and capacity.
  4. FotMob — https://www.fotmob.com/teams/8255/overview/austria
    Supports: Team overview including national team status, home ground, and capacity.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/fixtures/_/id/474/austria
    Supports: Recent and upcoming fixtures in 2026.