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David Alaba fit for World Cup; Christoph Baumgartner ruled out

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:12 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

David Alaba fit for World Cup; Christoph Baumgartner ruled out
Summary

Austria captain David Alaba has been cleared to join the national team for the World Cup following a muscle injury sustained on Monday. Alaba was substituted during Austria's 1-0 friendly win against Tunisia but is traveling to the tournament in America. In contrast, midfielder Christoph Baumgartner will miss the event due to a thigh injury he suffered in warm-ups. Baumgartner, significant to Austria's lineup, had a standout season with 17 goals and nine assists in the Bundesliga. Austria's World Cup matches commence on June 16 against Jordan.

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Status Watch
  • •David Alaba is fit to travel for the World Cup.
  • •Christoph Baumgartner is ruled out due to a thigh injury.
  • •Austria's World Cup campaign starts on June 16 against Jordan.
  • •Austria also faces Argentina and Algeria in group matches.
Latest Updates
  • 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Alaba passed fit but Baumgartner out of World Cup
  • 12:12 PMBBC Football — Alaba passed fit but Baumgartner out of World Cup
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Austria captain David Alaba is given the all clear to travel for the World Cup after picking up a muscle injury on Monday but midfielder Christoph Baumgartner is ruled out of the tournament.

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Austria captain David Alaba is given the all clear to travel for the World Cup after picking up a muscle injury on Monday but midfielder Christoph Baumgartner is ruled out of the tournament.

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