Austria began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in strong fashion with a 3-1 victory over debutants Jordan in San Francisco on Tuesday evening. The win marked a positive start to Austria’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, as they returned to the tournament after a long gap since 1998.
Schmid’s Stunning Goal Opens FIFA World Cup 2026
Austria took the lead in the first half through a brilliant long-range strike from Romano Schmid. His spectacular effort gave Austria early control in their FIFA World Cup , showcasing confidence and attacking intent.
Jordan, however, refused to back down and kept pushing for an equaliser.
Jordan Make History
Early in the second half, Ali Olwan created history for Jordan by scoring their first-ever goal in a FIFA World Cup . His curling strike from the left side levelled the match and stunned Austria momentarily.
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The goal was a landmark moment in Jordan’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, marking their first major breakthrough on the world stage.
Set-Piece Drama Shapes
The match turned in Austria’s favour due to Jordan’s poor defending on set pieces. A VAR decision disallowed Marko Arnautovic’s earlier goal, but Austria continued to apply pressure in their FIFA World Cup opener.
Shortly after, a corner delivery led to an own goal by Yazan Al-Arab, giving Austria a crucial lead again.
Arnautovic Seals Win
In stoppage time, Jordan conceded a penalty after a handball by Salim Obaid. Marko Arnautovic converted calmly to seal a 3-1 win for Austria, completing a strong start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.
The veteran striker ensured Austria finished the match on top, while Jordan showed promise despite the defeat.
Final Result
Austria 3–1 Jordan — a solid opening victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, highlighted by goals from Schmid and Arnautovic, and a historic strike from Olwan for Jordan.