Austria returns to World Cup with victory over Jordan
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:41 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Austria secured a 3-1 win against Jordan in their World Cup opener on June 17, 2026. Marko Arnautović scored his first World Cup goal from a late penalty after an own goal by Jordan allowed Austria to regain the lead. Romano Schmid opened the scoring for Austria in the 21st minute, and Jordan equalized with their first-ever World Cup goal from Ali Olwan in the 50th minute. Austria now prepares to face Argentina on June 22, while Jordan will play against Algeria next.
- •Marko Arnautović scored on his World Cup debut.
- •Romano Schmid opened the scoring for Austria in the 21st minute.
- •Ali Olwan equalized for Jordan with their first World Cup goal.
- •Austria leads Group J with three points, tied with Argentina.
- •Next matches: Austria vs. Argentina, Jordan vs. Algeria.
- 7:41 AMYahoo Sports — Austria make World Cup return with win over debutants Jordan
"Veteran Marko Arnautović scored on his World Cup debut as Austria made their return to the big stage with a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their tournament opener on Tuesday. The Austrians are making their first men's World Cup appearance since 1998, while Jordan have qualified for the competition for the first time in their history.
"Austria won their first World Cup game in 36 years with a 2-1 Group J victory over tournament debutants Jordan in San Francisco.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:41 AMAustria make World Cup return with win over debutants Jordan
Veteran Marko Arnautović scored on his World Cup debut as Austria made their return to the big stage with a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their tournament opener on Tuesday. The Austrians are making their first men's World Cup appearance since 1998, while Jordan have qualified for the competition for the first time in their history.
- Sky Sports—Austria earn first World Cup win in 36 years with victory over debutants Jordan
Austria won their first World Cup game in 36 years with a 2-1 Group J victory over tournament debutants Jordan in San Francisco.
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