Austria's World Cup End: Alaba loses his temper
Austria's captain David Alaba loses his temper and goes after teammate Florian Grillitsch. Austria loses 0:3 to Spain. Alaba blocks the shot on the own goal line for his beaten goalkeeper.
Why it matters for Austria
Austria's World Cup end is a setback for the team. Alaba is an important player for Austria and his behavior shows that the team is not well-prepared.
What comes next?
Austria's next game is against Israel on September 24, 2026. The team must prepare for the game and Alaba must decide on his future.
Last game
Austria's last game was against Spain, which won 3:0. Alaba blocked the shot on the own goal line and then went after his teammate.
Alaba's future
Alaba's contract with Real Madrid expired on June 30, 2026. His future is still unclear, but he will take his time to decide.
Last result
Last result was a 3:0 for Spain against Austria. Alaba blocked the shot on the own goal line, but Austria lost anyway.
Alaba's career
Alaba started his career as a professional at FC Bayern München and moved to Spanish record holder in 2021. At the end of 2023, he suffered a cruciate ligament injury, and in the previous season, he missed several games due to a calf injury.
Last form sheet
Austria's last form sheet shows a series of defeats. The team lost the last two games and must prepare for the next game.
Next game
Austria's next game is against Israel on September 24, 2026. The team must prepare for the game and Alaba must decide on his future.
Alaba's statement
Alaba said after the game: „I didn't think about my future, not even on a club level. I was really here and now very, very focused and focused on this World Cup. And I really only focused on that.“
