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Austria edges Jordan in World Cup opener with Schmid's goal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:14 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Austria edges Jordan in World Cup opener with Schmid's goal
Summary

Austria opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a narrow victory over Jordan. Romano Schmid scored a remarkable goal from outside the box, giving Austria the lead before hydration. Jordan responded five minutes into the second half with a goal from Ali Oluwan. Austria regained control when Yazan Al-Arab scored an own goal, followed by a penalty converted by Marko Arnautovic in injury time. Austria will face Argentina in their next match, while Jordan prepares for a game against Algeria.

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  • •Romano Schmid scores for Austria just before hydration break.
  • •Ali Oluwan makes history as Jordan's first World Cup scorer.
  • •Yazan Al-Arab's own goal regains Austria's lead.
  • •Marko Arnautovic converts a late penalty to extend Austria's advantage.
  • •Austria will next play group leaders Argentina.
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  • 6:14 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Romano Schmid helps Austria to narrow win over Jordan
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Romano Schmid scored a spectacular goal in Austria's winning start to the 2026 World Cup against debutants Jordan. Including the Werder Bremen midfielder, Ralf Rangnick used ten German Bundesliga play...

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