The 2026 World Cup isn't only a stage for the global superstars — it's also a showcase for the Austrian Bundesliga (ADMIRAL Bundesliga). Several players from the Austrian league are at the tournament with their nations, and two clubs are celebrating right now: Austria Wien and Sturm Graz.
As of June 12, 2026.
Tae-Seok Lee (Austria Wien) — World Cup debut with South Korea
First up was Tae-Seok Lee. The 23-year-old from Austria Wien made his debut for South Korea on the opening weekend — and started, no less. The "Taegeuk Warriors" turned a 0-1 deficit against the Czech Republic into a 2-1 win: Hwang In-beom equalised and Oh Hyeon-gyu struck the winner in the 80th minute. Lee was subbed off in the 69th, his World Cup starting debut long since complete. (Source: Sky Sport Austria)
Arjan Malić (Sturm Graz) — facing Canada with Bosnia tonight
Sturm Graz fans, take note: Arjan Malić is in Bosnia & Herzegovina's official World Cup squad, as the club announced. His first big moment comes tonight at 9 p.m. CEST — Bosnia face hosts Canada in Toronto. One more reason for the worldwide Sturm family to tune in.
Who else from the league is there
Bosnia also bring a second ADMIRAL-Bundesliga player to North America in Kerim Alajbegović (RB Salzburg). The 18-year-old, a breakout of the 2025/26 season, could feature in that same game against Canada. Which means: in today's Canada–Bosnia alone, two players from the Austrian league may take the field.
What it means for your prediction round
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Which Austrian Bundesliga players are at the 2026 World Cup?
Among others, Tae-Seok Lee (Austria Wien) for South Korea, plus Arjan Malić (Sturm Graz) and Kerim Alajbegović (RB Salzburg) for Bosnia & Herzegovina. So the Austrian league is represented across several World Cup nations.
Who does Tae-Seok Lee play for at the World Cup?
South Korea. The 23-year-old from Austria Wien started on the opening weekend and made his World Cup debut in the 2-1 win over the Czech Republic; he was substituted in the 69th minute.
When does Bosnia & Herzegovina with Arjan Malić play?
Bosnia's first group game is today, June 12, 2026, at 9 p.m. CEST against hosts Canada in Toronto.
Why does this make my prediction game more personal?
Because you're suddenly not tipping just any match, but your Bundesliga star's. And knowing the home league helps you judge individual players' form and roles, so you predict their games more soundly.
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