Baumgartner undergoes successful surgery, begins rehab ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Christoph Baumgartner had successful surgery on June 3 due to a muscle injury sustained before the international match against Tunisia. The procedure ended his hopes of participating in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Austrian national team coach Ralf Rangnick expressed disappointment over Baumgartner's absence, as he was coming off a strong season with 17 goals. Baumgartner's rehabilitation will primarily take place in Leipzig as he prepares for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
- •Baumgartner underwent surgery on June 3.
- •He suffered a muscle injury prior to facing Tunisia.
- •He will miss the 2026 World Cup.
- •His rehab will occur mainly in Leipzig.
- •Ralf Rangnick expressed disappointment over his absence.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Baumgartner undergoes successful surgery ahead of rehab in Leipzig
"After cruelly having his World Cup dream ended through injury, Christoph Baumgartner underwent successful surgery today, 3 June.The midfielder was forced to go under the knife following the muscle inj...
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