Austria's football heroes start in World Cup qualifiers against Romania!

Austria's football heroes start in World Cup qualifiers against Romania!

Austria's national soccer team faces the World Cup qualification before a decisive start. On June 6, 2025, the players will meet Romania in the sold -out Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna. The kick -off takes place at 8:45 p.m. Team boss Ralf Rangnick and his protégés rely on energy, intensity and the support of domestic fans to achieve their goal - the qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Konrad Laimer, who has fought for a regular place at Bayern Munich, is a central member of the team. He has established himself as a key player since 2022 and is optimistic: "We can win against any opponent if we implement our game." After an intensive training week in Seefeld, the focus is on a solid game structure, which Rangnick sees as essential for the duel against Romania.

importance of the game

The encounter with Romania is classified by Rangnick as extremely important. He emphasizes: "We have to do something differently than in the past so that we qualify." Austria not only strives for a win, but also wants to continue the euphoria and the positive mood in the team. Laimer emphasizes that the team is well prepared, although Romania is considered the strongest group opponent.

The chance of a World Cup starting site is considered big in Group H. Austria has not participated in a World Cup since 1998 and will do everything possible to change this. Laimer is convinced that the team has the potential to be successful if it consistently implements its own way. Rangnick has already set his starting eleven and wants to go into the game without experiments.

line and tactics

In defense, captain David Alaba is painfully missed, while Gernot Trauner is also failing. Kevin Danso and Philipp Lienhart form the central defense, flanked by the full -back Stefan Posch and Philipp Mwene. Patrick Pentz is expected to be in the goal because Alexander Schlager is injured. Laimer expects to play next to Nicolas Seiwald in the midfield center and sees himself in its strongest role.

Rangnick warns of the dribble -strong wing players of the Romanians, Dennis Man and Florin Tanase, who can cause a lot of danger. In addition, Marko Arnautovic and Michael Gregoritsch are stormed on the fitness and performance, with Mathias Honsak as a joker. The Romanian team is under pressure after they have lost their last game against Bosnia and will do everything possible to protect their qualification opportunities.

The support of the fans will be crucial, and Rangnick is confident that the good atmosphere in the stadium will help the players. "We have to bring the maximum energy and a strong pressing," says the team boss, who sets the players for an intensive game. With broad support and a positive attitude, Austria looks forward to the home game with confidence.

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