Overview

• ÖFB supervisory chair Josef Pröll said Rangnick has clearly stated he will not continue if Austria fails to qualify.
• The existing agreement remains valid as long as World Cup participation is possible, including any playoff matches.
• Officials report no concrete discussions are underway about extending his tenure beyond the tournament.
• Austria beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 in Zenica after a 1-0 win over Cyprus, making it four wins from four and keeping pace at the top of Group H.
• Recovering from foot surgery and a follow-up procedure, Rangnick used an e-bike to reach interviews and the bench, saying the walk would have been too far.