Venezia FC announces that player Michael Svoboda has been called up by the Austria national football team to be part of the official squad for the 2026 World Cup.

The arancioneroverde captain, under coach Ralf Rangnick, will take part in the Austrians’ eighth World Cup campaign, as they return after 28 years, their last appearance having been at 1998 FIFA World Cup. Austria has been drawn in Group J together with Argentina national football team, Algeria national football team and Jordan national football team. Here are the dates and kick-off times (Italian time) for “Das Team” matches:

Austria - Jordan
Wednesday 17 June, 06:00, San Francisco Bay Arena Stadium

Argentina - Austria
Monday 22 June, 19:00, Dallas Stadium

Algeria - Austria
Sunday 28 June, 04:00, Kansas City Stadium