Has D. Alaba played in a World Cup before?

Austria has appeared in 8 World Cups. Check the Career tab for D. Alaba's full international history.

What position does D. Alaba play?

D. Alaba plays as a defender for Austria at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Austria in at the 2026 World Cup?

Austria are in Group J at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Argentina, Algeria, Jordan.

When does Austria play at the World Cup?

Austria's first match is on 2026-06-16 against Jordan at Levi's Stadium, San Francisco.

D. Alaba – Austria | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

D. Alaba

David Olatukunbo Alaba

Date of BirthJune 24, 1992 (age 33)

Place of BirthWien, Austria

Height / Weight180 / 78

PositionDefender

Current ClubAustria

Career

Appearances

Career

Goals

2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Ast
World Cup	1	0
Friendlies	2	0
La Liga	12	0
Copa del Rey	2	0
UEFA Champions League	5	0
UEFA Nations League	2	0
World Cup - Qualification Europe	4	1
FIFA Club World Cup	1	0
Super Cup	1	0
All Competitions	30	1

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Austria's group: Group J →

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World Cup 2026

Group J →

#	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Argentina	1	1	0	3	3
2	Austria	1	1	0	2	3
3	Jordan	1	0	1	-2	0
4	Algeria	1	0	1	-3	0

2026-06-16Austria vs JordanLevi's Stadium, San Francisco→2026-06-22Argentina vs AustriaAT&T Stadium, Arlington→2026-06-27Algeria vs AustriaArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City→

2026 tournament outlook

D. Alaba will represent Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Austria have been drawn in Group J alongside Argentina, Algeria, Jordan. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-16 against Jordan at Levi's Stadium, San Francisco. As a defender, Alaba will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Austria's best World Cup finish is 3rd place (1954). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Austria at the 2026 World Cup

D. Alaba is part of the Austria squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Ralf Rangnick, alongside T. Lawal, D. Affengruber, C. Baumgartner, and M. Arnautović among the key players.

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