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Hungary overtakes Austria in UEFA coefficient rankings
Hungary has overtaken Austria in the UEFA five-year coefficient rankings, climbing to 17th place. This advancement follows Ferencváros's 2-1 victory against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League.
Based on data from October 15, 2026, Hungary's total reached 28,312 points, surpassing Austria's 28,250 points. The UEFA coefficient is a critical metric used to determine the number of teams each country can enter into international competitions, such as the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League, as well as the seeding for qualifying rounds.
While Austria currently has three representatives competing this season, Hungary's points are currently being driven solely by Ferencváros.
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