Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
N. Seiwald played 4 matches for Austria, starting every one.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group J | vs Jordan 3-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Group J | vs Argentina 0-2 | Started, played the full match |
| Group J | vs Algeria 3-3 | Started, played the full match |
| Round of 32 | vs Spain 0-3 | Started, off on 46′ |
Biography
Nicolas Seiwald (born 4 May 2001) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Austria national team.
Club career Seiwald began his career in 2009 with the youth academy of Red Bull Salzburg. He made his professional debut playing for Red Bull Salzburg's feeder team, FC Liefering, against WSG Wattens on 24 May 2019. He made his league debut on 21 November 2020 as a starter against Sturm Graz. On 11 October 2022, Seiwald scored his first Champions League goal in a 1–1 away draw against Dinamo Zagreb. On 26 February 2023, Seiwald joined German side RB Leipzig for the 2023–24 season, signing a five-year contract with the club.
International career Having represented Austria at various youth levels, Seiwald debuted for Austria national football team on 12 November 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Israel. On 18 May 2026, Seiwald was selected in Ralf Rangnick’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking Austria’s first appearance in the tournament since 1998.
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