Christoph Baumgartner Misses World Cup After Warm‑up Injury

Christoph Baumgartner will miss the FIFA World Cup after a muscle injury sustained during warm‑up on Monday. The injury occurred at Ernst‑Happel Stadium and rules him out of the ÖFB squad. Baumgartner was warming up when the injury happened. The injury is described as a muscle problem. Baumgartner is an offensive player for Austria. His absence removes a key attacking option from the World Cup roster. David Alaba remains available for the tournament. Alaba, the captain, has not reported any injury. The ÖFB will need to adjust its lineup ahead of the competition. Coaches will look to other forwards to fill Baumgartner's role.