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Marko Arnautovic included in Austria's World Cup squad

Austria have named their 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with former West Ham striker Marko Arnautovic included.

  • Marko Arnautovic included in Austria's World Cup squad
  • Former West Ham and Stoke striker
  • First World Cup appearance for Austria in 28 years

Austria have named their 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with former West Ham and Stoke striker Marko Arnautovic included.

Arnautovic, who scored 8 goals in 70 appearances for West Ham, has been included in Austria's squad for the tournament in Qatar, which will be their first World Cup appearance in 28 years.

Austria, who have been drawn in Group C alongside the United States, Ghana and Portugal, will be looking to make a positive impact in their first World Cup since 1998.

Arnautovic, who has 85 caps for Austria, has been in good form for Bologna in Serie A this season, scoring 7 goals in 34 appearances.

The 33-year-old will be looking to make a significant impact for Austria in the World Cup, and will hope to help his team progress to the knockout stages of the tournament.

Austria's World Cup squad also includes the likes of David Alaba, Marcel Sabitzer and Stefan Lainer, among others.

Why this matters: As a significant moment for Austrian football, this inclusion will be of interest to fans of the sport across the UK.

What this means for you: What this means for you: This inclusion highlights the global reach of football, with Austrian players competing at the highest level.

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