Austria 3-1 Jordan
Austria won a tough opener 3-1, but the score makes it look easier than it was after Jordan fought back to 1-1 on their World Cup debut.
How the match went
Austria are back at the World Cup after 28 years away, and they had to fight hard for this win.
Romano Schmid put Austria ahead in the 20th minute and calmed the early nerves.
Jordan, at their very first World Cup, did not back down and grew into the game.
Ali Olwan made it 1-1 in the 50th minute, a moment Jordan will treasure forever.
With 15 minutes left it was still 1-1, and Jordan looked like they truly belonged.
Then luck turned against them, as defender Yazan Al-Arab put the ball into his own net in the 76th minute for 2-1 Austria.
Veteran Marko Arnautovic scored a penalty right at the end, in the 90+12 minute, to seal it at 3-1.
Jordan can hold their heads high, because they proved they belong here even if the score does not say so.
Key moments
- ⚽ 20' Schmid (Austria)
- ⚽ 50' Olwan (Jordan)
- ⚽ 76' Al-Arab (Austria) (OG)
- ⚽ 90+12' Arnautović (Austria) (pen)
Goals in the order they were scored.
OG = own goal (a player scored in their own net).
pen = penalty.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Tuesday, June 16
- Kickoff Time
- 21:00 (Los Angeles time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group J
- Stadium
- Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
- Attendance
- 68,527
- Referee
- Dahane Beida (Mauritania)
What's next for Austria?
Austria play Argentina on June 22, and that is a massive step up.
Argentina just beat Algeria 3-0 with a hat-trick from Lionel Messi, so this is a whole different test.
Still, Austria will walk in with real belief after grabbing 3 points in their opener.
What's next for Jordan?
Jordan play Algeria on June 22, and this one is winnable.
After pushing Austria all the way, Jordan will fancy taking something from this game.
It is a real shot at Jordan's first ever World Cup point.
Common questions
When and where was Austria vs Jordan played?
The match was played on Tuesday June 16, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. It was a Group J opener in front of 68,527 fans.
What was the final score of Austria vs Jordan?
Austria won 3-1. It was 1-0 at half-time, and Jordan levelled before Austria pulled away late.
Who scored for Austria against Jordan?
Romano Schmid scored in the 20th minute, and Marko Arnautovic added a penalty deep in stoppage time. Austria's 2nd goal came from a Yazan Al-Arab own goal in the 76th minute.
Who scored for Jordan?
Ali Olwan scored Jordan's goal in the 50th minute to make it 1-1. It was a special moment on their first ever World Cup appearance.
Who do Austria and Jordan play next?
Austria play Argentina on June 22 in their 2nd Group J game. Jordan play Algeria on the same day, chasing their first World Cup point.