Stefan Lainer
SalzburgAbout STEFAN LAINER
Auto-generated from squad dataWorld Cup 2026 pedigree
Stefan Lainer is on the World Cup 2026 squad list for Austria. Qualifier statistics on record are limited — appearance and goal numbers will refresh once Sportmonks publishes World Cup 2026 fixture-level data after the group stage opens on 11 June 2026.
Role for Austria
As a defender for Austria, Lainer anchors the back line, covering space and winning ball through positioning and aerial duels. His club role at Salzburg is the same — anchor a defensive structure across a long club season.
World Cup 2026 outlook
Austria enter the World Cup 2026 group stage, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Lainer's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Stefan Lainer's World Cup 2026 stats will appear after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Lainer features in.