Carney Chukwuemeka scores on Austria debut after allegiance switch

Mar 28, 2026 - 21:30

Having gotten off to the best start possible, Chukwuemeka looks well on course to make Ralf Rangnick’s Austria squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals - a prospect that would have been unthinkable only a few years ago.

While his form for Dortmund didn’t lead to an England call-up (whom he represented at youth level), it did catch the eye of Austria head coach Rangnick.

Having been born in Vienna, the midfielder made a successful request to switch allegiance to Austria earlier this year. For both the national team and Chukwuemeka, it appears to be a match made in heaven, as he was called up immediately for the national team's friendly matches this month.

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