Austria extends Ralf Rangnick's coaching contract until Euro 2028

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:56 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Austria extends Ralf Rangnick's coaching contract until Euro 2028

Summary

Austria's national soccer team has renewed Ralf Rangnick's contract through Euro 2028, as announced by the ÖFB on June 13. This extension comes ahead of Austria's first World Cup match against Jordan on June 16. Rangnick, who has been with the team since 2022, helped qualify for the World Cup and Euro 2024. The new deal includes provisions for automatic extension if the team qualifies for the tournament in Britain and Ireland. The ÖFB emphasized the importance of stability for the team during this time.

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Key Details

•Ralf Rangnick's contract now runs until Euro 2028.
•Austria's first World Cup match is scheduled for June 16 against Jordan.
•Rangnick has coached Austria since 2022, leading them to World Cup qualification for the first time since 1998.
•The contract includes an automatic extension if Austria qualifies for Euro 2028.

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6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Austria coach Rangnick has contract renewed until Euro 2028

What they're saying

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Austria have renewed the contract of national team coach Ralf Rangnick beyond the World Cup and until Euro 2028. The national federation ÖFB made the announcement on Saturday, ahead of the team's first World Cup match on Tuesday against Jordan.
— Yahoo Sports

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