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Austria features eight Bundesliga players in World Cup clash with Jordan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:58 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Austria features eight Bundesliga players in World Cup clash with Jordan
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Austria's Ralf Rangnick has named eight Bundesliga players in the starting XI for their World Cup match against Jordan on June 17, 2026, marking Austria's return to the tournament for the first time since 1998. Jordan is making its World Cup debut. The match includes notable players such as Alexander Schlager and David Alaba. Australia aims for their first World Cup win since defeating the United States in 1990. Current statistics indicate that both teams are keenly contesting this significant matchup.

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  • •Ralf Rangnick selected eight Bundesliga players for Austria's lineup.
  • •Austria returns to the World Cup after 28 years.
  • •Jordan plays in its first-ever World Cup match.
  • •The match could impact Austria's chances of advancing in the tournament.
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  • 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Eight Bundesliga stars start for Rangnick's Austria against debutants Jordan
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Out of 14 German-based players in the squad, Ralf Rangnick picked eight of them in Austria's starting lineup against Jordan. While the European side return to the big stage for the first time since 19...

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