Xaver Schlager – Austria | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Xaver Schlager
Date of BirthSeptember 28, 1997 (age 28)
Place of BirthLinz, Austria
Height / Weight174 / 76
PositionMidfielder
Current ClubRB Leipzig
40
Career
Appearances
3
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| World Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| DFB Pokal | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Bundesliga | 26 | 3 | 1 |
| UEFA Nations League | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 40 | 3 | 3 |
10
Int'l
Caps
0
Int'l
Goals
Austria International
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World Cup 2026
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2026 tournament outlook
Xaver Schlager 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 midfielder, Schlager 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
Xaver Schlager 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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Austria Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| T. Lawal | Goalkeeper |
| D. Affengruber | Defender |
| C. Baumgartner | Midfielder |
| M. Arnautović | Attacker |
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