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What happens if Austria finishes 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th in the group?
These are Austria's paths at the 2026 World Cup depending on how Group J ends. The matchups come from the official FIFA bracket.
If Austria wins Group J (1st)
They would reach the Round of 32 (match 86) and play against the runner-up of Group H.
Spain
Cape Verde
Saudi Arabia
UruguayIf Austria finishes 2nd in Group J
They would reach the Round of 32 (match 84) and play against the winner of Group H.
If Austria finishes 3rd in Group J
They only advance if they finish among the 8 best third-placed teams. If so, they would play the winner of Group L, D, G, B or K (depending on which other thirds qualify).
If Austria finishes 4th in Group J
They would be eliminated in the group stage: 4th place does not advance.