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Rangnick snubs Milan for Austria stay

Ralf Rangnick has ended speculation regarding his future by committing to a fresh contract extension with the Austrian national team. Despite high-profile interest from AC Milan, the veteran tactician has opted to lead the Burschen beyond the 2026 World Cup as they prepare for their opening fixture in North America.

Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule

GOAL’s complete Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing guide, including how to watch for free and without cable

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations will make debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan set to grace the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It will be the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and all will have ambitions of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages.

Palmer & the biggest stars to miss out on the World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is almost here. After years of build-up, dramatic qualifiers and numerous good - and bad - news stories surrounding FIFA's flagship finals, players and coaches from around the world are completing their last preparations after descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada for the biggest international football tournament to ever have been staged.

World Cup 2026: The Ultimate Guide

Where to watch Austria today?

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
5	Modbury Jets	12	7	2	3	25	11	14	23	L L L W W
6	Adelaide Blue Eagles	13	7	2	4	23	17	6	23	W L W W W
7	The Cove	13	6	2	5	20	22	-2	20	L L L D W
8	Cumberland United	14	6	1	7	22	20	2	19	W L W W L
9	Adelaide Cobras	14	5	0	9	20	26	-6	15	L W L L L

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