Austria's U21: Home double in June - secure ticket!

Austria's U21: Home double in June - secure ticket!

Wiener Neustadt, Österreich - The U21 national team in Austria will complete a decisive home double in the Neustädter Ergo Arena in Vienna in June. On June 6, the team will meet Latvia before it competes against Hungary on June 10th. Both games start at 6 p.m. Team boss Peter Perchtold emphasizes that the focus is on your own game because the games should serve as important tests before the European Championship qualification. "We want to build up the self -confidence and take the positive energy from the recent victory against Switzerland," explains Perchtold.

The games in Austria are part of the preparations for the qualification for the UEFA U21 European Championship 2027. This 26th edition of the tournament will take place in June 2027 in Albania and Serbia, where 16 teams will take part. According to Wikipedia , eight venues are already planned in eight host cities. The opening start is planned in Novi Sad and the final in the nation stadium in Tirana, provided that the construction work is completed in good time.

important test games for the U21

ÖFB sports director Peter Schöttel emphasizes the importance of the two test games, especially with regard to the start of the European Championship qualification in September. The Austrian team will then play in an away game against Belarus. "We have to prepare for all challenges," continued Schöttel. Tickets for the games are already available and interest in the games is great because fans are intensively pursuing the development of the young team.

The U21 UEFA European Championship has a long history and is held every two years. The current form of competition has existed since 1978. The last tournaments were shaped by exciting games and dramatic moments. Wikipedia reports that the most successful teams in the history of the tournament of Italy and Spain have won five titles. England is currently defending champion after defeating Spain in a gripping final in 2023.

The next few months could be decisive for Austria's U21 team, both in terms of competitive experience and team dynamics. The players who take part in the test games have to prove themselves to secure a place in the squad for the European Championship qualification. While the anticipation for the EM 2027 is growing, the U21 plays a key role in promoting the future potential of Austrian football.