Austria were back. Missing from the previous edition, they had last graced the World Cup in 1982. Under Josef Hickersberger, they were ready to write the next chapter.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
Austria found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage. 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 narrow 0-1 loss to Italy, a narrow 0-1 loss to Czechoslovakia, and a hard-fought 2-1 win against United States. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Austria's campaign ended at the the opening round.
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Failed to score in 2 of 3 matches eliminated in the group stage.
Gerhard Rodax led Austria's attack with 1 goal at the 1990 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Ogris, both with 1.
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Artner sent off vs United States Pecl booked twice.
The tactical mind behind Austria's 1990 campaign. Leading Austria at his first World Cup 1 win, 2 losses under Hickersberger.
Austrias' success in this tournament was built on a solid foundation of counter-attacks and swift transitions into attacking play. They showed resilience by coming from behind against the United States, but ultimately fell short of their goal to advance.
