Austria Starts 2026 World Cup with a Win Against Jordan
San Francisco Bay Area, June 17 – Austria commenced their 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over Jordan in their Group J opener at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. This win marks a triumphant return for Austria to the World Cup stage after a 28-year absence, their last appearance being in France 1998.
Match Highlights and Key Moments
The match saw Austria take an early lead in the 20th minute, with Romano Schmid finding the back of the net, putting his team up 1-0. Jordan, however, responded in the 50th minute when Ali Olwan scored a historic goal, marking Jordan’s first-ever goal in a World Cup and leveling the score at 1-1.
The turning point came in the 76th minute when an unfortunate own goal by Jordan’s Yazan Abo Alarab put Austria back in the lead, making it 2-1. Austria sealed their victory in the 90+12th minute with a goal from Marko Arnautovic, securing a 3-1 win over Jordan.
Austria’s Return to the World Cup Stage
This victory is particularly significant for Austria, as it marks their first World Cup appearance since France 1998. In that tournament, Austria finished third in a group that included Italy, Chile, and Cameroon, with two points, and was eliminated. Their successful start in the 2026 World Cup signals a strong comeback.
Following this opening match, Austria is set to face Argentina in their second World Cup fixture. Jordan, on the other hand, will play against Algeria.
Upcoming Matches
- Austria vs. Argentina
- Jordan vs. Algeria
This result sets a positive tone for Austria’s journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as they aim to advance further in the tournament.
