Austria awaits final round to secure 2026 World Cup spot

Austria leads the group with 18 points, two ahead of Bosnia, keeping the battle for direct qualification alive until the final match in Vienna. Austria needs only a draw to secure its place, while Bosnia must win. Marco Arnautović scored both goals for Austria (18th minute penalty and 55th minute), ensuring a valuable victory. Austria last competed in the World Cup in 1998, with its best result being third place in 1954.