Austria showcases talent ahead of World Cup 2026 kickoff

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Austria showcases talent ahead of World Cup 2026 kickoff

Summary

Austria continues to prepare for the 2026 World Cup as the tournament approaches, scheduled to begin on June 11. The team remains consistent with coach Ralf Rangnick’s strategies, highlighted by the inclusion of established players such as Konrad Laimer and promising newcomer Paul Wanner. This blend of experience and youth aims to strengthen Austria's chances in the tournament. Previews from various media outlets are being published daily leading up to the World Cup.

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Key Details

•Austria competes in the 2026 World Cup starting June 11.
•The squad follows Ralf Rangnick’s coaching methods.
•Key players include Konrad Laimer and Paul Wanner.
•Previews from 48 qualifying countries are ongoing.

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3:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Austria World Cup 2026 team guide

What they're saying

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Established squad stays true to Ralf Rangnick’s methods with Konrad Laimer and bright new talent Paul Wanner lending some star quality This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Andreas Hagenauer

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