Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
R. Schmid played 4 matches for Austria, starting every one. His only goal came in the group stage (Group J) against Jordan. He was named player of the match once.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group J | vs Jordan 3-1 | Started, off on 83′ · 1 goal · ★ MVP |
| Group J | vs Argentina 0-2 | Started, off on 78′ |
| Group J | vs Algeria 3-3 | Started, off on 46′ |
| Round of 32 | vs Spain 0-3 | Started, off on 60′ |
Biography
Romano Christian Schmid (born 27 January 2000) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club Werder Bremen and the Austria national team.
Club career In January 2019, Schmid joined Bundesliga side Werder Bremen. The same year on 5 February, he was sent on loan to Wolfsberger AC for the rest of the season. In April 2022, he agreed a contract extension with Werder Bremen.
International career On 22 September 2022, Schmid debuted for the Austrian senior squad in a 2–0 loss against France at the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League. On 7 June 2024, he was selected in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024. On 25 June, he scored his first international goal in a 3–2 victory over the Netherlands during the final group stage match of the European competition, helping his country secure the top spot in their group. On 18 May 2026, Schmid 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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