1-0: Alaba involved in Austria's win over Cyprus
The madridista started the World Cup qualifier and played 69 minutes.
Austria edged past Cyprus in their qualifying clash for the 2026 World Cup. Alaba, his nation's captain, was named in the starting XI and played 69 minutes of the match at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz. A Sabitzer penalty in the 54th minute was enough to hand Austria the win, moving them into second place in Group H with 9 points.