Austria end 28-year World Cup wait, Baumgartner ruled out

28 years later, Austria are back

Austria's World Cup campaign begins Thursday, June 11. It's the first time your team has reached the tournament in 28 years. The last appearance came at France '98. Now, under Ralf Rangnick, a settled squad built on pressing and tactical discipline gets its moment on the biggest stage. (1)

Baumgartner out of the World Cup

Christoph Baumgartner will miss the entire World Cup through injury. A major blow. The Hoffenheim midfielder has been a central figure in Rangnick's system. He has still travelled with the squad, but he won't play a minute in the tournament. (2)