ÖFB Team Faces Argentina, Algeria, and Jordan at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Austria was drawn into Group J by former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal. The matches will take place in Kansas City, Santa Clara near San Francisco, and Dallas. The exact venues and kickoff times will be announced on Saturday evening. The ÖFB team will play its first FIFA World Cup match in 28 years on June 16 against Jordan in Kansas City or Santa Clara. On June 22, they will continue against Argentina in Arlington or Santa Clara, followed by a match on June 27 against Algeria in Kansas City or Dallas.

FIFA World Cup 2026: ÖFB Team with Third Duel Against Argentina

There have been two friendly matches against Argentina so far - in 1980, they suffered a 1:5 defeat in Vienna, and ten years later, they managed a 1:1 draw again in Prater. The South Americans are considered one of the top favorites for the World Cup and will likely feature Lionel Messi, although the 38-year-old has not yet confirmed his participation in the tournament. There has been only one encounter with Algeria - and its outcome led to one of the darkest chapters in ÖFB history. Austria defeated the North Africans 2:0 at the 1982 World Cup in Spain and subsequently entered a non-aggression pact with Germany, the eventual finalist, in a 0:1 match. As a result, both the ÖFB and DFB teams advanced, while Algeria was eliminated. The world spoke of the "Disgrace of Gijon."

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