Austria fans storm ticket sales: hope for World Cup gold!

Austria fans storm ticket sales: hope for World Cup gold!

On June 9, 2025, Austria looks at the upcoming World Cup qualifiers with great anticipation. The Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) has increased its ticket quota for the international games, which led to a lively atmosphere among fans. Officially, around 4,000 tickets were assigned to the ÖFB, but numerous other tickets have been available via various channels to enable as many fans as possible to participate in the games. Such measures are essential to maintain the high spirits in front of the World Cup that is due to the 2026 World Cup in North America.

against Scotland, the Austrian national team has a mixed balance in the past. In a total of 21 games, 8 wins, 7 draws and 6 defeats, with a goal difference of 35:27. The last clash, including the qualifications for the World Cup 1968/69 and 1996/97, show an exciting duel between the two teams. A memorable victory dates to September 20, 1978 when Austria won 3-2 in the Vienna Prater Stadium.

tickets and sales

Ticket sales for the next home game against Scotland on September 7, 2021 starts on August 6, 2021 at 10 a.m. The prices vary between 8 and 46 euros, while ÖFB members can receive up to four discounts for tickets. 3,000 tickets with a 15% discount are also available for children and adults. In addition, compliance with the 3G rule for viewers is required, which means that it must be vaccinated, tested or recovered.

The stadium opening is already at 6:30 p.m., although longer waiting times could arise when admission. The ÖFB's international balance sheet is currently in qualification with 4 points from 3 games (1 draw, 1 victory, 1 defeat). Future away games will be against the Republic of Moldova on September 1 and against Israel on September 4th.

anticipation for the 2026

The upcoming games are of particular importance for fans, since they are seen as an important foretaste of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Football fans cannot miss the games all the more. This year there are also the National League games for the Austrian national team, which also contribute to anticipation.

Thomas and his companion have already prepared for the start of the game. They were among the top 20, who were ordering their ticket order at the post office at the Westbahnhof. Their experiences illustrate the anticipation and optimism among fans in Austria, since everyone hopes for an ambitious World Cup qualification. There were also around 50 other people on site, many as a Austrian fans in red and white clothing that are looking forward to the big football event.