Austria secures its ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a consolidated team

Austria qualified for the 2026 World Cup after leading a difficult group at Euro 2024 and maintaining its competitive base.

Publicado 27 junio, 2026 el 27 de junio a las 08:58 | 2 mins reading |672 vistas | por Miguel Torres

Road to the 2026 World Cup

Austria joins the list of teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup. It is part of UEFA Group J, under the technical direction of Ralf Rangnick and with David Alaba as captain. The governing federation is the Österreichischer Fußball-Bund (ÖFB).

The team is ranked 24th in the FIFA ranking (updated as of April 1, 2026). Its best historical placement was 10th place between March and June 2016; the worst, 105th in July 2008.

Signs of recent competitiveness

At Euro 2024, Austria finished first in its group, beating France and the Netherlands. They lost in the round of 16 against Türkiye 2-1. That performance demonstrated solidity even against European powers.

Roster and preparation

For the World Cup, Austria called up 26 players. The group will play two previous friendlies: against Tunisia on June 1, 2026 and against Guatemala on June 10, 2026. The match and goal statistics are updated as of March 31, after the duel against South Korea.

Marko Arnautovic leads two categories: he is the player with the most appearances (132) and the team’s top scorer (47 goals).

Continuity and experience

Austria has four World Cup participations, debuting in 2008. However, its recent momentum comes from consecutive qualifications for the European Championship (2016, 2020, 2024) and advancing to the knockout rounds. Under the command of Rangnick and with Alaba as a reference, the team reaches 2026 with a solid record in high competition, including the round of 16 and group leadership in Euro 2024. The preparation outlined with two friendlies in June reinforces its commitment to arrive in optimal conditions.

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France and Paraguay meet in key duel of the World Cup

France seeks to maintain its perfect pace; Paraguay, continue to surprise.

Publicado 1 hour ago el 4 de julio a las 17:20 | 1 min reading

France returns to the field this Saturday as a candidate for the title. The team led by Kylian Mbappé arrives after beating Sweden 3-0, showing its offensive power. Now they face Paraguay, a team that has made defensive solidity its main weapon.

The Guaraníes are coming off a historic victory over Germany on penalties. That result gave them confidence to dream of continuing to surprise.

Match details

The match will be played on July 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Broadcast on Channel 7, Channel 5 and Vix.

Both teams already faced each other in a World Cup. The most remembered precedent is from France 1998, in the round of 16. On that occasion, the Paraguayan resistance, led by goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert, took the game to extra time. A golden goal from Laurent Blanc gave the hosts a 1-0 victory.

History and the present add tension to this duel. France wants to confirm its favoritism; Paraguay, write a new page.

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England arrives in CDMX amidst boos and marimba

The English team arrived in Mexico for the round of 16; fans divided.

Publicado 2 hours ago el 4 de julio a las 16:14 | 2 mins reading

The England National Team is already in Mexico City to face Mexico in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup in North America.

The team known as the Three Lions landed around 7:00 p.m. at the Toluca International Airport, not in the capital, to facilitate the transfer and maintain greater privacy. From there they headed to their hotel in Santa Fe.

Arrival with contrasts

A hundred people were waiting for the arrival of the English bus. The majority booed and insulted the team. Phrases like:

“England is going to try the national chili”

and other offensive expressions.

However, a small group of fans showed their support with signs and phrases such as “welcome to Mexico” and “we love you.” Although they did not get photos or autographs, they were content to see the players up close.

Thomas Tuchel, German technical director, and several footballers greeted those who cheered them on. When they got off the bus, they were greeted with songs by The Beatles performed on marimba, which caused faces of astonishment and pleasure among the delegation.

Sunday’s game at the Mexico City Stadium promises to be intense. The expectation among the followers of both teams is high.

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Round of 16 start with four defining duels

Canada, Morocco, France and Paraguay are seeking their place in the quarterfinals.

Publicado 3 hours ago el 4 de julio a las 15:59 | 1 min reading

The round of 16 begins

This Saturday the direct elimination phase of the World Cup begins. Four teams—Canada, Morocco, France and Paraguay—will seek to advance to the quarterfinals.

The first match faces Canada and Morocco. The African team, one of the favorites, arrives motivated after eliminating the Netherlands in Monterrey. Canada, as host, will try to take advantage of the support of its fans to continue in the competition.

In the afternoon, France, candidate for the title, will face Paraguay. The South American team gave one of the surprises of the previous round by leaving Germany out in the penalty shootout.

Schedules and transmission

Canada vs Morocco: VIX World Cup Plan
Paraguay vs France: Channel 5, Azteca 7, TUDN and VIX World Cup Plan