About our Austria National Football Team news
Latest news on the Austria National Football Team, including team selections, fixtures, results and coverage of their progression within international tournaments.
Governed by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB), the Austrian National Team is one of the oldest teams in international football, with its first official match being played in 1902.
The team experienced its golden era in the 1930s, highlighted by a fourth-place finish in the 1934 FIFA World Cup and the reputation of the 'Wunderteam' under coach Hugo Meisl. Austria also achieved a notable third-place finish in the 1954 FIFA World Cup, cementing its early legacy in international football.
While not traditionally considered a global powerhouse in modern times, Austria remains a competitive and ambitious team, striving to reclaim its historical prominence on the international stage.