Austria World Cup team statistics
Austria's team statistics reflect a squad that delivered high attacking output across the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, though defensive inconsistency limited overall progression potential. The team's offensive structure produced 10 goals across four matches, with Marcel Sabitzer, Christoph Baumgartner, and Michael Gregoritsch combining to drive the majority of Austria's scoring. Austria created consistent big chances through midfield progression and wide attacking transitions, reflecting a system built around vertical play and direct forward movement.
Austria maintained possession at an average of 54 percent across the group stage, completing 87 percent of passes with 398 passes per game. Defensive metrics (7 goals conceded across four matches and zero clean sheets) highlight the structural vulnerabilities that defined Austria's tournament campaign. The team demonstrates structured offensive output and midfield control, though defensive lapses against Algeria and late concessions against Jordan exposed areas requiring tactical improvement.
Austria’s World Cup team statistics are shown in the table below.
Team Statistics — Overview
Austria's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign produced 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss across four group stage matches, with 10 goals scored and 7 conceded, securing second place in Group J behind Argentina on goal difference. Attacking output was driven by Marcel Sabitzer, Christoph Baumgartner, Michael Gregoritsch, and Patrick Wimmer, who accounted for the majority of goals across the campaign. The team maintained 54 percent possession with structured build-up play and 87 percent pass accuracy across all four neutral venue fixtures.
Zero clean sheets and 7 goals conceded highlight the defensive inconsistency that defined Austria's group stage campaign despite strong attacking returns. Marcel Sabitzer led the offense with 3 goals and 2 assists, Florian Grillitsch anchored midfield creativity with 58 key passes. All matches were played at neutral venues across AT&T Stadium, SoFi Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium, and Children's Mercy Park. Attacking coordination remained strong, but defensive lapses across transitions remain the clearest area for improvement heading into the knockout stage.
Austria's World Cup statistics summary is shown in the table below.
| Tournament | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Clean Sheets | Average possession | Shots / Game | Shots on Target / Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 0 | — | 7 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1982 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 1978 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1958 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1954 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 1934 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | — | — |
| Total / Average | 33 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 49 | 56 | 5 | — | 7 | 2 |
| Tournament | Pass Accuracy | Corners / Game | Fouls / Game | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | GK Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | 0 | ||
| 1998 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1978 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1934 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total / Average | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Austria's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign shows a clear improvement in attacking output compared to the 1990 World Cup, with 10 goals across four matches against 2 goals across three matches in 1990. Marcel Sabitzer led the offense with 3 goals and 2 assists, Christoph Baumgartner contributed 2 goals and 1 assist, and Michael Gregoritsch added 2 goals and 1 assist across the group stage.
Florian Grillitsch anchored midfield creativity with 58 key passes and a 89.3% pass success rate across all four fixtures. Discipline remained controlled with 10 yellow cards and zero red cards, while zero clean sheets and 7 goals conceded highlighted defensive areas requiring improvement heading into the knockout stage.
* All-time leaders across every edition. Possession and passing data are only published by FIFA from 2010 onwards.
