Austria tops Jordan 3-1 in World Cup opener behind Arnautovic
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:21 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Austria defeated Jordan 3-1 at the San Francisco Bay Arena in their World Cup opener. Marco Arnautovic's goal and a crucial own goal by Yazan Al-Arab helped Austria secure the win against the World Cup debutants. Roman Schmid opened the scoring with a strong strike, while Jordan responded through Ali Iyad Olwan's impressive goal. Despite a strong performance from Jordan throughout the match, Austria managed to maintain control and asserted their experience to clinch the victory. The match showcased the talent and determination of both teams as they kicked off their World Cup campaigns.
- •Match held at San Francisco Bay Arena on June 17, 2026.
- •Austria's goals came from Roman Schmid and a penalty by Arnautovic.
- •Jordan scored through Ali Iyad Olwan and had an own goal conceded.
- •Jordan showed resilience and created significant scoring opportunities.
- •Austria now aims to strengthen its position in Group J.
- 7:12 AMYahoo Sports — Arnautovic scores penalty as Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1
- 6:21 AMThe Guardian Sport — Marko Arnautovic adds gloss to scoreline as Austria see off World Cup debutants Jordan
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Austria 3-1 Jordan: Leading scorer Arnautovic rescues win against spirited debutants
"Austria marked their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a tense 3-1 win over debutants Jordan in their Group J opener, relying on a second-half own goal and a last-gasp penalty to claim the three points. Austria took the lead on 20 minutes through a Romano Schmid thunderbolt, but were pegged back five minutes after the break when striker Ali Olwan found space in the area and fired a sizzling shot inside the far post. Continue reading...
"Standings provided bySofascoreAustria’s leading goalscorer Marco Arnautovic forced an own goal to beat spirited Jordan 2-1 and deny the World Cup debutants a precious point at the San Francisco Bay ...
"Austria were given a scare by debutants Jordan before securing a win, rounded off by a penalty in stoppage time.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:12 AMArnautovic scores penalty as Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1
Austria were given a scare by debutants Jordan before securing a win, rounded off by a penalty in stoppage time.
- The Guardian SportJun 17, 2026, 6:21 AMMarko Arnautovic adds gloss to scoreline as Austria see off World Cup debutants Jordan
Austria marked their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a tense 3-1 win over debutants Jordan in their Group J opener, relying on a second-half own goal and a last-gasp penalty to claim the three points. Austria took the lead on 20 minutes through a Romano Schmid thunderbolt, but were pegged back five minutes after the break when striker Ali Olwan found space in the area and fired a sizzling shot inside the far post. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 6:15 AMAustria 3-1 Jordan: Leading scorer Arnautovic rescues win against spirited debutants
Standings provided bySofascoreAustria’s leading goalscorer Marco Arnautovic forced an own goal to beat spirited Jordan 2-1 and deny the World Cup debutants a precious point at the San Francisco Bay ...
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