Jordan falls to Austria 3-1 in World Cup group stage opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:32 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Jordan faced Austria in their Group J opener of the World Cup on June 16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. After starting with a defensive 5-4-1 formation, Jordan conceded a goal in the 20th minute. Jordan equalized in the 50th minute with a goal from Ali Olwan but were undone by an own goal in the 76th minute and a late penalty kick, resulting in a 3-1 defeat. Austria's victory marks their first World Cup win in 36 years. Austria's next challenge is against Argentina, featuring Lionel Messi.
- •Jordan played defensively but ultimately lost to Austria.
- •Ali Olwan scored Jordan's only goal in the 50th minute.
- •Australia scored three goals, including a late penalty kick.
- •Jordan's strategy did not yield desired results in the match.
- •Austria's next match is against Argentina on June 19.
- 7:32 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan's defensive posture backfires against Austria
"An own goal and a late penalty kick dashed Jordan's dream of pulling the upset in Group J as it fell 3-1 to Austria..
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