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Austria has ended a nearly three-decade absence from the FIFA World Cup, securing qualification for the 2026 tournament and marking their return with a decisive opening victory.

As the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, projections indicate a repeat winner is more likely, though several nations are poised to challenge the historical trend.

RB Leipzig's Christoph Baumgartner has been definitively ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 due to a thigh injury, a significant blow for Austria's national team ahead of their campaign.

Denzel Dumfries is undergoing medical examinations for Real Madrid in the Netherlands, with the Spanish giants activating his €20 million release clause from Inter. The official announcement is anticipated following Real Madrid's upcoming presidential elections.