Belatedly kicking off their World Cup qualifying campaign, Austria will welcome Romania to Vienna on Saturday.

Now seeking a successful start to Group H, the hosts were taking part in the UEFA Nations League playoffs in March, when their Romanian rivals took three points from two games.

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After finishing second in their latest Nations League group, Austria had the chance to join Europe's elite via a springtime playoff with Serbia, but they ultimately lost 3-1 on aggregate.

Unbeaten at home during the group phase - recording big wins over Norway and Kazakhstan, and drawing with Slovenia - the Austrians then drew 1-1 at Ernst-Happel-Stadion before suffering a 2-0 defeat in Belgrade.

They may remain in League B of UEFA's newest international competition, but Ral

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