Austria coach Rangnick emphasizes importance of vigilance at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick addressed the necessity of maintaining vigilance in their World Cup campaign after several favorites faced surprising outcomes. Austria is preparing to face Jordan on Tuesday in their first match since 1998. Rangnick expressed confidence in his team, highlighting a lack of underestimating their opponent as a priority. Austria's captain, David Alaba, noted the significance of their return to the tournament after nearly 30 years. In contrast, Jordan views participation as a point of pride, acknowledging their achievements despite historical challenges.
- •Austria plays Jordan in their World Cup opener on Tuesday.
- •Rangnick emphasizes the need for constant alertness in the tournament.
- •Austria returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
- •Jordan aims to represent pride rather than pressure in the tournament.
- •Spain and Australia registered surprising results in earlier matches.
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Austria's Rangnick: Important to keep your guard up from the start
"Austria coach Ralf Rangnick stressed how important it is to keep your guard up at the World Cup from the start after some of the top favourites have stumbled at the tournament. "It just goes to show once again how important it is to be on your guard right from the start," he said in a news conference.
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