Austria penalty taker

Marko Arnautovic is our current Austria penalty taker call, with Marcel Sabitzer next in line if the order changes.

Marko Arnautovic still looks like Austria's safest World Cup first call because the stronger competitive trail from 2024-25 still points to him. But the March 2026 friendly window gave Marcel Sabitzer the freshest direct evidence: he converted Austria's early penalty in the 5-1 win over Ghana while Arnautovic started on the bench. So the live Austria picture is now clearer: Arnautovic remains the most trusted headline call, but Sabitzer is a real active alternative rather than just a theoretical fallback.

If you searched for Austria penalty taker, the hierarchy at the top is the quickest answer we are willing to publish right now. The evidence trail underneath shows why that order makes the cut.

For World Cup 2026, Marko Arnautovic is the current first-choice call for Austria, with Marcel Sabitzer the closest backup if the tournament order shifts.

A fresh in-match penalty can move this page quickly, especially if it contradicts the current lead or happens with the full-strength tournament pool on the pitch.

For the more conditional boards, one more clean senior penalty is often enough to sharpen the backup line or flip the order outright.

Spot a hierarchy shift, a squad-specific wrinkle or a stronger team signal? Contact us here. If you are close to the Austria setup and have stronger information, that is exactly the kind of update we want.