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FC·INJURY·June 2, 2026 05:48 AM ET

Baumgartner ruled out of World Cup after warm-up injury before Austria friendly

Austria lose a key man on the eve of the World Cup.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 21 min read
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What happened: Christoph Baumgartner was injured during the warm-up before Austria's friendly against Tunisia on Monday evening. The Austrian national team has officially confirmed that the Bundesliga midfielder will not take part in the World Cup.

Why it matters: Losing Baumgartner is a significant blow to Austria's attacking-midfield depth heading into the tournament. As an established Bundesliga performer, he was in line to be one of the side's more important creative options.

What to watch: Watch for an official update on the severity of the injury and whether Austria call up a replacement before the World Cup squad deadline.

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