Football is the most popular sport in Austria, deeply ingrained in the country’s sports culture and enjoying widespread participation and viewership. Austrian football enjoys passionate support, with vibrant fan cultures and rivalries, particularly between teams like Rapid Vienna and Austria Vienna. Austria has a rich football history, with the national team enjoying success in the early 20th century, often referred to as the “Wunderteam” era during the 1930s.

Austria National Football Team:

• The national team has a storied history and has qualified for several FIFA World Cups and UEFA European Championships.
• Notable achievements include reaching the semifinals of the 1954 World Cup and the quarterfinals of the 1978 World Cup.