Austria Returns to the World Cup Stage: All Games on Free TV

Austria is back on the World Cup stage – and that's after a 28-year absence. The kick-off times are quite challenging. For the first time in 28 years, Austria is back – and that makes the 2026 World Cup a very special event for local fans.

What are the group stage matches?

Austria's group stage matches will be played at very different times of day. The first match is against Jordan on June 17 in San Francisco – kick-off is at 6:00 AM.

What are the transmission times?

The match times are based on the ORF overview of TV broadcasts. The highlight of the group stage is undoubtedly the match against Argentina: the 7:00 PM kick-off makes this match the only Austrian group match that takes place at a really audience-friendly time.

What's next?

The Austrian national team has recently shown strong form: 4 wins in the last 4 games. The last game ended with a 3-1 win against Jordan on June 17, 2026. The next game is on June 28 against Algeria.