Austria benches Marko Arnautovic against Jordan in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:37 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Austria faces Jordan in the FIFA World Cup on June 17, 2026. Marko Arnautovic, the team's all-time leading scorer, is not starting in this match, a decision described as surprising. The choice appears to be tactical rather than due to injury, as Arnautovic, now 37, may not be at peak fitness. Austria likely aims to keep him fresh for future matches while giving other players a chance. The match is currently ongoing.
- •Marko Arnautovic is not in the starting lineup against Jordan.
- •The match is part of Austria's return to the World Cup after 25 years.
- •The decision to bench Arnautovic is seen as strategic.
- •Austria hopes to secure a win while conserving Arnautovic for tougher matches.
- •The match is ongoing as of June 17, 2026.
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Why Marko Arnautovic isn't starting for Austria against Jordan in the World Cup
"It's a bit of a shocking lineup decision.
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