Rangnick celebrates World Cup qualification: Austria's dream after 28 years!

Rangnick celebrates World Cup qualification: Austria's dream after 28 years!

Under the leadership of Ralf Rangnick, Austria achieved the great success of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. In doing so, the team ended a 28-year losing streak that had lasted since the 1998 World Cup. Rangnick, who is now the first team boss since Herbert Prohaska to manage this feat, is thrilled about the achievement. In an emotional statement, he emphasized that this qualification was one of the highest achievements of his coaching career, comparable to previous promotions and cup victories. He is proud that the Austrian football nation will be represented on the biggest stage in world football again after almost three decades.

The decisive qualifying game took place against Bosnia-Herzegovina, which ended 1-1. Michael Gregoritsch scored the equalizer that secured qualification. Rangnick highlights the unity and euphoria in the country that was noticeable before the final against Bosnia. Austria took first place in Group H and thus secured their ticket to the World Cup.

Rangnick's masterpiece

Ralf Rangnick, who has lived in the Salzburg area for three years and now feels half Austrian, is already planning preparations for the 2026 World Cup. He is aware of the challenges and is working on the logistics and training of the team. This is done in the knowledge that the World Cup will be crucial for the future development of the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB). Rangnick has clear ideas about the future of his position as coach and wants the ÖFB to learn from past mistakes, such as the contract extension with Marcel Koller before the 2016 European Championship.

The draw for the World Cup group games will take place on December 5th in Washington, D.C. take place. Austria is preparing for exciting encounters, including a possible game against defending champion Argentina. Rangnick sees this situation as a great opportunity for the team and the nation.

A look into the past

The return to the World Cup is particularly important after the many missed qualifications in recent years. The team has not been able to qualify for a final tournament since the 1998 World Cup, in which Austria was eliminated as third in the group. The last successful participations date back to the 1982 World Cup in Spain. Historically, Austria has taken part in several World Cup tournaments, including successful appearances in the 1930s and in the 1954 World Cup, when the team sensationally won the game against Switzerland 7-5 in the quarter-finals.

With the current qualification it is clear that Austrian football is on the road to recovery. Rangnick's leadership and team performance are promising and give fans hope for an exciting World Cup.

For further information on the history of the Austrian national football team, visit Wikipedia.

Details about the current situation and Rangnick's plans are up Laola1 and The press available.