Fresh from their 1954 semi-final run, Austria returned to the World Cup with rising ambitions. Under Karl Argauer, they were ready to write the next chapter.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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| 1 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 |
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 |
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4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 1 |
Austria's campaign never truly ignited, and a group stage exit brought an early end to their World Cup hopes. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 2 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Austria endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a heavy 0-3 defeat to Brazil, a 0-2 defeat against Soviet Union, and a 2-2 draw with England. Austria's tournament ended at the the group phase, a campaign that never truly got going.
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Winless throughout failed to score in 2 of 3 matches.
Karl Koller led Austria's attack with 1 goal at the 1958 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Körner, both with 1.
The tactical mind behind Austria's 1958 campaign. Winless under Argauer leading Austria at his first World Cup.
Austria employed an attacking style, but struggled to create scoring opportunities against Brazil and Soviet Union. Karl Argauer's tactics were tested by the pace and skill of England's team in their draw.
