Vienna – Austria manager Ralf Rangnick has announced his squad for two upcoming international friendly matches in March, serving as key preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which begins June 11th in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Austrian team will host Ghana at Vienna’s Ernst-Happel Stadium on March 27th at 6:00 PM … Read more
Ralf Rangnick Finds Inspiration in Norwegian Approach to Sport and Life Linz, Austria – Austrian national team manager Ralf Rangnick, a highly respected figure in European football, is drawing inspiration from a surprising source: the Norwegian approach to sport and outdoor life. The German tactician, known for his demanding coaching style and emphasis on tactical … Read more
The wait is over – Austria knows its group opponents for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico. At the ÖFB we look forward to duels with teams we don’t know so well: Argentina, Algeria and Jordan (more on that>>>). The Austrians will meet the latter at the start on June 16th. … Read more
“`html 2026 World Cup Draw: USA, Canada & Mexico Gear Up for Historic Tournament Draw Get ready, sports fans! the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks into high gear as the highly anticipated group stage draw is set to take place in the United states, Canada, and Mexico. This monumental event, scheduled … Read more
“`html Emerging Austrian Goalkeeping Sensation: Christian Zawieschitzky’s Rapid Rise In the ever-evolving landscape of global soccer, the emergence of young talent is always a thrilling narrative. for American fans accustomed to the high-octane action of the NFL and NBA, the intricate development pathways in European football might seem distant, but the stories of rising stars … Read more
“`html Rising Through the Ranks: Austria’s defensive Talent Pool and the Quest for elite Status In the competitive world of international soccer, securing a spot on the national team is a testament to skill, dedication, and often, a bit of patience. For emerging defenders like Leopold Querfeld, the journey involves learning from seasoned veterans and … Read more
On Thursday against San Marino it was Patrick Pentz, on Sunday in Romania (from 8:45 p.m. in the LIVE ticker>>>) it was Alexander Schlager. Ralf Rangnick is currently not making a decision when it comes to goalkeeping. “The past has shown…” In this regard, the ÖFB team boss remembers the summer of 2024: “The past … Read more
Austria’s junior national football teams are celebrating a notable achievement, with both the U19 and U17 squads securing early promotion to the next round of EURO 2026 qualifying. This dual success,marked by their second consecutive victories in the qualifying mini-tournaments,sets them up for crucial matches in March. Hämmerle’s Hat Trick Powers U19 Victory The U19 … Read more
Field of Nightmares: Sinkholes Plague Austrian Soccer,Raising Injury Concerns Table of Contents Field of Nightmares: Sinkholes Plague Austrian Soccer,Raising Injury Concerns “Hidden Camera?” Coach Rangnick stunned Alaba Warns of Potential Disaster Are Austrian Fields Safe? Turf Troubles: Austrian Players Gripe About Pitch Conditions at Raiffeisen Arena Diverging Opinions: Manager vs.Players Gregoritsch: “It’s Tedious” The 25 … Read more
Third game, third victory! Austria struggles in front of a sold-out house in Linz against cyprus for a narrow 1-0 home win (for the game report >>>). But even if the result is correct,the performance against number 128 in the world was anything but good. Especially in the game forward, the ÖFB team showed up … Read more