Austria
UEFA · Group J
Austria
Elo 1820 · 0.5% Champion
Tournament probabilities
Probability of reaching each round, from the Monte Carlo simulator.
Ratings
Ratings
Analyst brief — Austria going into Global Cup 2026
Form
Excellent qualifying cycle under Ralf Rangnick — Euro 2024 group winners, momentum carried.
Style
Aggressive press, vertical transitions, central overloads. Most disciplined press structure in UEFA after Germany.
Squad
Marko Arnautović still leading the line at 37; Konrad Laimer the box-to-box engine; Schlager + Sabitzer in midfield; Alaba a leadership figure when fit.
Tournament ceiling
Round of 16 a reasonable target; quarter-final possible against a soft draw.
Biggest risk
Centre-forward conversion — Austria create chances but finishing has been a recurring issue at major tournaments.
Editorial analysis from public reporting going into the tournament. Not betting advice. Not a guaranteed prediction.
Group stage fixtures
Austria
Elo 1821
Jordan
Elo 1628
Jordan live
Scoreline cluster 1-0 / 2-1 / 1-1 · top exact 10.1%
If it opens up: 2-2at 6.2%
Match details
Argentina
Elo 2156
Austria
Elo 1821
Argentina dominant
Scoreline cluster 2-1 / 3-1 / 2-0 · top exact 9.1%
If it opens up: 3-1at 7.9%
Match details
Algeria
Elo 1756
Austria
Elo 1821
Very balanced
Scoreline cluster 0-1 / 1-1 / 1-2 · top exact 8.7%
If it opens up: 2-2at 6.6%
Match details
Spain
Elo 2190
Austria
Elo 1821
Spain clear edge
Scoreline cluster 2-1 / 1-0 / 2-0 · top exact 9.4%
If it opens up: 3-1at 7.3%
Match details