Austria Qualifies for the 2024 European Championship

Austria secured qualification for the 2024 European Championship after Marcel Sabitzer scored a penalty in the second half, leading to a 1-0 away victory against Azerbaijan in Group 6 on Monday, ending Sweden's hopes. Substitute Sabitzer successfully converted a penalty in the 48th minute after a handball was called on defender Rahil Mammadov in a match largely dominated by the visiting team. The win guarantees Austria a top-two finish in the group alongside Belgium, who have already qualified, marking the third consecutive time the Austrians have qualified for the continental finals and the fourth time overall. The result is likely to lead to the resignation of Sweden's coach Jan Andersson, who stated in a union announcement earlier this month that he would step down after seven years in the position if his team failed to qualify for the tournament.