Leipzig midfielder Christoph Baumgartner (26) will not compete as a player at the 2026 World Cup after his tournament aspirations were cut short days before the opening match.
Instead, the Austrian international will transition into a support capacity within the national team setup, serving as a liaison and assistant to head coach Ralf Rangnick.
The rapid pivot keeps Baumgartner embedded with the squad as they finalize preparations for their World Cup campaign.
His new role underscores the depth of the coaching staff's support structure ahead of the tournament.