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
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 12:12 PMAlaba passed fit but Baumgartner out of World Cup
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.
- BBC FootballJun 2, 2026, 12:12 PMAlaba passed fit but Baumgartner out of World Cup
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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