Austria Take Control in Group J
Austria opened their World Cup 2026 hub campaign with a 3–1 victory over Jordan in Group J, with Schmid’s early goal, an own goal and a late penalty doing the damage.
Schmid got Austria off to a perfect start in the 20th minute, and the lead held into the second period before Jordan found their way back into the match. Olwan levelled for Jordan in the 50th minute, drawing his side level and setting up a tense contest.
Austria Pull Clear
Austria regained the advantage in the 76th minute when Al-Arab turned the ball into his own net, restoring the lead for the European side. Jordan pushed for another equaliser but were unable to find one, and any lingering doubt was removed deep into added time.
Arnautović stepped up to convert from the penalty spot in the 90+12th minute, making the final score 3–1 and ensuring Austria collected all three points from their opening fixture.
The result means Austria sit level with Argentina at the top of Group J on three points from one game played, while Jordan and Algeria both remain on zero points after the opening round. You can follow the live World Cup 2026 standings to track how the group develops over the coming days.
Jordan, meanwhile, must regroup quickly, knowing that another defeat would leave their prospects of progressing from the group in serious jeopardy.