Ralf Rangnick, 67, has signed a contract extension to remain Austria’s national football team coach until 2028, the Austrian Football Association confirmed on Saturday, June 13, 2026 [1, 2]. Rangnick took over as head coach in 2022 after managing Manchester United from 2021 to 2022 [1, 2].
His previous deal was set to run only until after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada [1, 2]. Under Rangnick’s guidance, Austria qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, a milestone the association praised as a mark of the team’s recent success [1, 2].
"Rangnick will continue the successful run with the Austrian national team and remain in his role with the Austrian Football Association at least until UEFA EURO 2028," the association said in a statement [1]. It added that "under Rangnick's leadership, the Austrian squad has developed exceptionally well both on the field and structurally in recent years and has established itself on the international stage" [2].
Despite media speculation linking Rangnick to a technical director role at AC Milan, he opted to extend his commitment to Austria instead [1, 2]. Austria will begin their World Cup campaign on Tuesday, June 13, 2026, facing Jordan at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium [1, 2]. The team competes in Group J alongside defending champions Argentina, Jordan, and Algeria [1, 2].
The extended contract secures Rangnick’s tenure through the UEFA European Championship in 2028, ensuring continuity for Austria’s national side as they compete on the world stage [1].