Austria star ruled out of the 2026 World Cup. What happened?
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just days away, and while Austria are preparing for the tournament, the national team has suffered a significant blow with the loss of one of its key players.
Details: According to an official statement from the Austrian Football Association, midfielder Christoph Baumgartner will miss the World Cup finals due to injury.
Quote: "This was confirmed following today's MRI examination. The 26-year-old sustained a muscle injury to his right thigh," the statement said.
Austria will begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Jordan on Wednesday, June 7. They will also face Argentina and Algeria in the group stage.
Meanwhile, William Saliba could also be sidelined for the coming weeks. The central defender is still experiencing pain, and his condition has become a source of serious concern for the French Football Federation just days before the start of the World Cup.
Reminder: The Argentine superstar will miss the national team's upcoming match due to health concerns. The fixture is a friendly against Honduras.
