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Austria's Christoph Baumgartner to miss 2026 World Cup due to thigh injury
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Austria will be without key attacking midfielder Christoph Baumgartner for the 2026 World Cup, where they are set to face Algeria. The Austrian Football Federation confirmed on Tuesday that Baumgartner sustained a serious thigh injury, ruling him out of the tournament. National team coach Ralf Rangnick expressed his disappointment, calling it "very bitter news" for both Baumgartner and the team. Baumgartner, 25, is a crucial offensive player for Austria, known for his versatility and goal-scoring ability. He scored 17 goals in 37 appearances for RB Leipzig this season and has 19 goals in 58 international caps. His absence is expected to create a significant void in the team's technical and offensive leadership. Austria recently secured a 1-0 friendly victory against Tunisia, with Marcel Sabitzer scoring the lone goal, but the team showed some weaknesses, particularly in the first half. The loss of Baumgartner could impact Austria's World Cup ambitions, while potentially offering an advantage to their opponent, Algeria.
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