Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in the group stage, Group J

The FIFA World Cup 2026 continued at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California with a Group J encounter between Austria and Jordan. Both sides arrived looking to secure three points in the opening round of the tournament, and the stadium provided a vibrant backdrop for a match that delivered a clear result within the regular 90 minutes.

How it unfolded

The opening half saw Austria take the initiative early. In the 21st minute, midfielder Romano Schmid unleashed a right-footed strike from outside the box that curled into the top right corner, giving Austria a 1-0 lead. The build-up was orchestrated by Xaver Schlager, whose precise pass set Schmid free for the decisive effort.

Jordan responded after the break, restoring parity in the 50th minute. Forward Ali Olwan collected a swift counter-attack and fired a right-footed shot from the left side of the box into the bottom right corner. The move was supplied by Noor Al-Rawabdeh, whose assist allowed Olwan to level the score at 1-1.

The match swung back in Austria’s favour in the 76th minute when Jordan defender Yazan Al-Arab inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, an own goal that put Austria ahead 2-1. The deflection left the home side in control as the game entered its final stages.

A minute later, Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer was cautioned, receiving a yellow card for a challenge that the referee deemed worthy of a booking. The dismissal did not alter the flow of play, and Austria continued to press.

Stoppage time brought the final flourish. In the 90th minute plus 12 seconds, Marko Arnautovic stepped up to convert a penalty, sending his right foot to the bottom left corner and sealing a 3-1 victory for Austria. The goal confirmed the home side’s dominance and wrapped up the match without the need for extra time.

Standout performers

  • Romano Schmid – Scored the opening goal in the 21st minute, giving Austria the early lead.
  • Xaver Schlager – Provided the assist for Schmid’s strike, initiating Austria’s first breakthrough.
  • Ali Olwan – Netted Jordan’s equaliser in the 50th minute, showcasing composure on the counter-attack.
  • Noor Al-Rawabdeh – Delivered the decisive pass to Olwan, earning an assist for the equaliser.
  • Yazan Al-Arab – While unfortunate, his own goal in the 76th minute proved pivotal in shifting momentum to Austria.
  • Marko Arnautovic – Converted the late penalty in stoppage time, cementing Austria’s three-goal tally.

Match facts

  • Final score: Austria 3-1 Jordan
  • Scorers:
    • Romano Schmid (21’) – assist by Xaver Schlager
    • Ali Olwan (50’) – assist by Noor Al-Rawabdeh (Jordan)
    • Yazan Al-Arab (own goal, 76’) – Jordan
    • Marko Arnautovic (90'+12’) – penalty (Austria)
  • Bookings: Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) – yellow card, 77’
  • Venue: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California

What it means

The result leaves both Austria and Jordan with a win and a loss each as they move forward in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J campaign, keeping their hopes alive for the remaining group fixtures.