Austria hosts Romania in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna. Both teams are eager to secure crucial points in Group H, with Austria looking to capitalize on home advantage and Romania aiming to continue their strong form. Here’s everything you need to know to watch Austria vs. Romania.
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After finishing second in their latest Nations League group, Austria had the chance to join Europe's elite via a springtime playoff with Serbia, but they ultimately lost 3-1 on aggregate.
Unbeaten at home during the group phase - recording big wins over Norway and Kazakhstan, and drawing with Slovenia - the Austrians then drew 1-1 at Ernst-Happel-Stadion before suffering a 2-0 defeat in Belgrade.
They may remain in League B of UEFA's newest international competition, but Ralf Rangnick's priority is, of course, qualifying for the next World Cup.
Since making it through to France '98, Austria have failed to reach a global finals, so pressure is on their experienced head coach to finally end that drought.
His reign started well, and there were flashes of potential apparent at Euro 2024, but they already trail Group H leaders Bosnia-Herzegovina by six points - and Saturday's visitors by three.
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After finishing second in their latest Nations League group, Austria had the chance to join Europe's elite via a springtime playoff with Serbia, but they ultimately lost 3-1 on aggregate.
Unbeaten at home during the group phase - recording big wins over Norway and Kazakhstan, and drawing with Slovenia - the Austrians then drew 1-1 at Ernst-Happel-Stadion before suffering a 2-0 defeat in Belgrade.
They may remain in League B of UEFA's newest international competition, but Ralf Rangnick's priority is, of course, qualifying for the next World Cup.
Since making it through to France '98, Austria have failed to reach a global finals, so pressure is on their experienced head coach to finally end that drought.
His reign started well, and there were flashes of potential apparent at Euro 2024, but they already trail Group H leaders Bosnia-Herzegovina by six points - and Saturday's visitors by three.
Austria vs. Romania Head to Head
Austria and Romania have faced each other 12 times since 1924. Austria has won 3 matches, drawn 5, and lost 4 to Romania.Austria vs. Romania Past Results
- 10/14/2020: Romania 0, Austria 1 (UEFA Nations League)
- 9/7/2020: Austria 2, Romania 3 (UEFA Nations League)
- 6/5/2012: Austria 0, Romania 0 (International Friendly)
- 9/9/2009: Romania 1, Austria 1 (FIFA World Cup)
- 4/1/2009: Austria 2, Romania 1 (FIFA World Cup)
- 11/18/1987: Austria 0, Romania 0 (UEFA European Championship)
- 10/10/1986: Romania 4, Austria 0 (UEFA European Championship)
- 9/3/1972: Romania 1, Austria 1 (International Friendly)
- 5/1/1968: Austria 1, Romania 1 (International Friendly)
- 10/16/1932: Austria 0, Romania 1 (Central European Cup)
- 5/8/1932: Romania 4, Austria 1 (Central European Cup)
- 5/20/1924: Austria 4, Romania 1 (International Friendly)sddsadsad