Austria earns victory over Jordan in World Cup opening match

Austria secured a 3-1 win against Jordan in their 2026 World Cup match at Levi's Stadium on June 17. Romano Schmid netted Austria's first World Cup goal in 28 years, with Ali Olwan equalizing for Jordan. Key moments included a disallowed goal for Austria due to a handball and a second Austrian goal from an own goal by Yazan Al-Arab. A late penalty converted by Marko Arnautovic sealed Austria's victory. Both teams displayed competitive play, with Austria facing Argentina next and Jordan going up against Algeria on the same day.

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