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Austria's football heroes: Let's test their strength against Romania!
Austria's national soccer team will meet Romania today at 8:45 p.m. in the Ernst Happel Stadium for the 2026 World Cup qualification.
Austria's football heroes: Let's test their strength against Romania!
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Austrian national soccer team will take on Romania at 8:45 p.m. in the fully occupied Ernst Happel Stadium. This game is part of the World Cup qualification for the 2026 finals, which will take place in North America. Austria goes into the game as favorites, although Romania is considered the strongest opponent in the current qualifying group in the FIFA world rankings. According to Kosmo, Romania has already lost one game, 0-1 against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Team boss Ralf Rangnick emphasizes the importance of this game for the further course of the qualification. The coaching staff's meticulous preparation highlights the team's determination. Austria has been waiting for a return to the World Cup since the 1998 World Cup in France. A simulation by the “Football Meets Data” portal predicts a 67 percent chance of victory for Austria, which brings the Bosnia-Herzegovina team, which is considered the biggest challenge, into focus.
World Cup qualification in detail
Qualification for the 2026 World Cup will be carried out with 48 teams and 16 European countries. In Europe, 54 nations are fighting for the coveted places in a total of twelve groups. The group winners qualify directly, while the runners-up play for further places in playoff games with the best teams in the Nations League. The final group game will take place in November 2025, with playoff games played March 26-31, 2026. The World Cup itself begins on June 11, 2026, the final is planned for July 19, 2026 in New York. The draw for groups with different nations reflects the exciting competition that awaits football fans.
In Group H, in which Austria is, there are not only Bosnia-Herzegovina but also Romania, Cyprus and San Marino. With the current games in mind, the enthusiasm of the fans and the expectations of the team are high. The players are required to justify their trust on the field and show a strong performance. How the remaining games turn out will be crucial for Austria's dream of taking part in the 2026 World Cup.