17.06.2026 09:50
Austria started the tournament with a victory by defeating Jordan 3-1 in the first match of World Cup Group J. Winning with goals from Schmid and Arnautovic, Austria gained morale ahead of the second match.
In the first match of Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Austria faced Jordan. Playing in California, Austria defeated its opponent 3-1 and entered the tournament with three points.
FIRST GOAL CAME FROM SCHMID
Controlling the game in the first half, Austria took the lead in the 20th minute with a goal from Romano Schmid. With no further goals in the remaining minutes, Austria went to the locker room 1-0 ahead.
JORDAN RESPONDED
Starting the second half effectively, Jordan equalized in the 50th minute with a goal from Ali Iyad Olwan. After the score became 1-1, both teams increased their pressure for the winning goal.
OWN GOAL, ARNAUTOVIC PUT THE SPOT
Austria took the lead again in the 76th minute with an own goal from Al-Arab. In the stoppage time of the match, the team's experienced star Marko Arnautovic stepped up and scored from a penalty, doubling the difference and setting the final score: 3-1.
NEXT OPPONENT IS ARGENTINA
Following this result, Austria started the World Cup with a win and gained a significant advantage in the group. Austria will face Argentina in its second match. Meanwhile, Jordan will seek its first points against Algeria.