6.6% modelled chance to reach the semifinal

Austria World Cup 2026 chances.

The route model gives Austria a 15.8% chance to reach the quarterfinal and a 6.6% chance to reach the semifinal. Start with the confirmed games against Jordan, Argentina, and Algeria, then see which cities open up along each route.

Confirmed schedule

Austria plays its World Cup 2026 group games in San Francisco Bay Area, Dallas, and Kansas City.

Chance ladder

How far could Austria go?

These are model estimates for route planning. They use the confirmed bracket path plus a static team-strength rating, so they are not live betting odds and they do not yet ingest match results minute by minute.

Knockouts

79.6%

Quarterfinal

15.8%

Semifinal

6.6%

Final

2.5%

Champion

1%

Tournament is live

Check today's games before planning Austria's route.

The current-slate page shows today's listed matches, kickoff times, cities, stadiums, and links back to the team and match pages that matter next.

Route model

How could Austria get through?

This is a simple model built on top of the official bracket. Treat it as a planning guide, not a prediction that knows the future.

Win group

33.6%

Finish second

29.6%

Advance as third

16.4%

Out in group

20.4%

Before you book

Turn Austria's route into a plan.

Austria is confirmed for San Francisco Bay Area, Dallas, and Kansas City. Use those cities as the base case, then keep the knockout rounds flexible until the group table is clearer.

Common questions

Austria World Cup 2026 FAQ

Where does Austria play in World Cup 2026?

Austria plays its confirmed World Cup 2026 group games in San Francisco Bay Area, Dallas, and Kansas City.

When is Austria's first World Cup 2026 match?

Austria's first group match is Austria vs Jordan on Wed, Jun 17 at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco Bay Area.

Who does Austria play in the group stage?

Austria plays Jordan, Argentina, and Algeria in Group J.

What stadiums does Austria play at in World Cup 2026?

Austria's confirmed group-stage stadiums are Levi's Stadium, AT&T Stadium, and Arrowhead Stadium.

What is Austria's possible knockout route?

The knockout route depends on whether Austria wins Group J, finishes second, or advances as a third-place team. This page maps the likely cities and matches for each route.

Group J

Compare the group

Match-by-match path

Win, lose, where next?

Each card shows the chance of reaching that match, the model win chance, and the city that opens up with a win. Most losses end the run; semifinal losers still go to the third-place match.

If group winner

33.6% route probability

starts Miami

Round of 32 · Match 87

Miami

Fri, Jul 3 · Hard Rock Stadium

Chance here

33.6%

Win this match: 52.7%

Total path chance: 17.7%

Next: Vancouver · Round of 16

Lose this match: 47.3%

Total path chance: 15.9%

Next: Eliminated

Round of 16 · Match 96

Vancouver

Tue, Jul 7 · BC Place

Chance here

17.7%

Win this match: 47.2%

Total path chance: 8.4%

Next: Kansas City · Quarterfinal

Lose this match: 52.8%

Total path chance: 9.3%

Next: Eliminated

Quarterfinal · Match 100

Kansas City

Sat, Jul 11 · Arrowhead Stadium

Chance here

8.4%

Win this match: 41.7%

Total path chance: 3.5%

Next: Atlanta · Semifinal

Lose this match: 58.3%

Total path chance: 4.9%

Next: Eliminated

Semifinal · Match 102

Atlanta

Wed, Jul 15 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Chance here

3.5%

Win this match: 38.2%

Total path chance: 1.3%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Final

Lose this match: 61.8%

Total path chance: 2.2%

Next: Miami · Third Place

Final · Match 104

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

1.3%

Win this match: 38%

Total path chance: 0.5%

Next: World Cup champion

Lose this match: 62%

Total path chance: 0.8%

Next: Eliminated

If group runner-up

29.6% route probability

starts Los Angeles

Round of 32 · Match 83

Los Angeles

Thu, Jul 2 · SoFi Stadium

Chance here

29.6%

Win this match: 52.7%

Total path chance: 15.6%

Next: Dallas · Round of 16

Lose this match: 47.3%

Total path chance: 14%

Next: Eliminated

Round of 16 · Match 93

Dallas

Mon, Jul 6 · AT&T Stadium

Chance here

15.6%

Win this match: 47.2%

Total path chance: 7.4%

Next: Los Angeles · Quarterfinal

Lose this match: 52.8%

Total path chance: 8.2%

Next: Eliminated

Quarterfinal · Match 98

Los Angeles

Fri, Jul 10 · SoFi Stadium

Chance here

7.4%

Win this match: 41.7%

Total path chance: 3.1%

Next: Dallas · Semifinal

Lose this match: 58.3%

Total path chance: 4.3%

Next: Eliminated

Semifinal · Match 101

Dallas

Tue, Jul 14 · AT&T Stadium

Chance here

3.1%

Win this match: 38.2%

Total path chance: 1.2%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Final

Lose this match: 61.8%

Total path chance: 1.9%

Next: Miami · Third Place

Final · Match 104

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

1.2%

Win this match: 38%

Total path chance: 0.5%

Next: World Cup champion

Lose this match: 62%

Total path chance: 0.7%

Next: Eliminated

Model notes

Built for decisions, labelled as an estimate.

Current model version: static team strength plus confirmed schedule and bracket routes, updated July 14, 2026. Use it to compare route risk and travel options. Check official ticket, match, and team sources before booking.