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Austria Qualifies for FIFA World Cup After 27 Years After 1-1 Draw with Bosnia
Michael Gregoritsch's 77th-minute goal secured Austria's top spot in Group H and their first World Cup appearance since 1998, with Bosnia heading to March playoffs.
- On Tuesday, Austria national team secured 2026 World Cup qualification after Michael Gregoritsch's late equaliser earned a 1-1 draw and top spot in Group H in Vienna.
- Austria entered the final matchday with a two-point advantage, but Bosnia and Herzegovina national team stunned the hosts as Haris Tabakovic headed a 12th-minute lead.
- Coming on in the 59th minute, Michael Gregoritsch converted Marcel Sabitzer's cross after it rebounded off the post for his 23rd international goal, securing top spot in Group H.
- Bosnia finished second and will head to March play-offs, where 16 teams compete for four European berths to next year's tournament.
- A VAR review wiped out Austria's near-equaliser shortly before half-time after a foul on Amar Memic, while Bosnia sat deep in the second half to absorb pressure.
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·Vienna, Austria
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Tomorrow the draw for the semi-finals and finals of the additional World Cup qualifiers, the Italians have already missed two World Cups. Michael Gregoritsch ends Austria's 28-year wait.
The Styrian shot Austria to the World Cup and thus crowned a career that fluctuated, but never missed its straightness
·Vienna, Austria
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Michael Gregoritsch became Austria's savior when he equalized to 1-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
·Copenhagen, Denmark
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