Austria defeats Jordan 3-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with goals from Romano Schmid, Yazan Al-Arab own goal, and Marko Arnautovic. Austria won the match 3-1 against Jordan in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The FIFA World Cup 2026 has witnessed an exciting match between Austria and Jordan at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California. This match is part of the group-stage campaign, where both teams are looking to make a strong impression.
How it unfolded
The match began with Austria taking the lead in the 21' minute, courtesy of a goal from Romano Schmid, assisted by Xaver Schlager. Jordan tried to make a comeback and succeeded in scoring a goal in the 50' minute, with Ali Olwan finding the net, assisted by Noor Al-Rawabdeh. However, Austria regained their lead and extended it with an own goal from Yazan Al-Arab in the 76' minute. As the match was nearing its end, Marko Arnautovic sealed the deal for Austria with a goal in the 90'+12' minute, resulting in a 3-1 victory for Austria.
Standout performers
The standout performers for Austria were Romano Schmid, who scored the opening goal, and Marko Arnautovic, who scored the final goal. Xaver Schlager also played a crucial role with an assist for Schmid's goal. For Jordan, Ali Olwan scored their only goal, with an assist from Noor Al-Rawabdeh.
Match facts
- Final score: Austria 3, Jordan 1
- Scorers: Romano Schmid (21') for Austria, Ali Olwan (50') for Jordan, Yazan Al-Arab (own goal, 76') for Austria, Marko Arnautovic (90'+12') for Austria
- Bookings: Marcel Sabitzer (yellow card, 77') for Austria
- Venue: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
What it means
Both Austria and Jordan will continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage campaign, looking to build on their current performance and make a strong impression in the tournament.