Rangnick Names 26-Man Austria Squad for Friendlies Against Ghana and South Korea
Ralf Rangnick has announced a 26-man squad for Austria national football team ahead of upcoming international friendlies against Ghana national football team and South Korea national football team as preparations begin for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The matches form part of Austria’s build-up toward the global tournament, with the team set to begin their friendly schedule against Ghana at the Ernst Happel Stadium on Friday, March 27.
Rangnick’s selection features a mix of experienced figures and emerging talents as the coaching staff look to fine-tune the squad ahead of the upcoming international assignments. One of the key defensive partnerships expected to feature prominently includes captain David Alaba and centre-back Kevin Danso.
Austria will rely on that defensive stability as they prepare for their Group J campaign, where they are scheduled to face Argentina national football team, Algeria national football team and Jordan national football team.
The squad announcement also generated significant attention following the inclusion of two high-profile newcomers: Carney Chukwuemeka and Paul Wanner. Both players recently switched their international allegiance from England and Germany respectively, and could make their senior debuts during the upcoming friendlies.
Their arrival adds fresh attacking options to Rangnick’s squad as Austria intensifies preparations for the World Cup and tests its strength against top international opposition in the coming weeks.
