Austria secures 3-1 victory over Jordan in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Austria began its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory against Jordan in San Francisco on June 17. Goalkeeper Alex Schlager made three saves, despite conceding one goal from Ali Olwan. Austria now looks ahead to their next match on June 22 against an unnamed opponent. Fans can participate in a public viewing event at the Red Bull Arena during the upcoming game.
- •Austria defeats Jordan 3-1 in their World Cup opener
- •Match took place in San Francisco on June 17
- •Alex Schlager made three crucial saves
- •Austria's next match is on June 22
- •Public viewing event planned at Red Bull Arena
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Schlager & Co take key World Cup opening win
"3-1 victory v Jordan | Public Viewing for the next gameAustria kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a resounding victory – and Alex Schlager was right in the thick of it! Our goalkeeper guarded t...
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