Austria defeats Jordan 3-1 in 2026 World Cup Group 10 opener

Austria secured a 3-1 victory against Jordan in their opening match of Group 10 at the 2026 World Cup. The match remained competitive throughout, with Austria taking the lead in the 21st minute through a goal by Schmidt. Jordan equalized in the 50th minute, marking their first-ever goal in a World Cup tournament, scored by Olwan. The game turned in Austria's favor following an own goal by Jordan in the 76th minute. A penalty kick converted by Austria in the 12th minute of stoppage time finalized the 3-1 result. The Austrian team, managed by Ralf Rangnick, now shares the top spot in the group with Argentina. Jordan demonstrated significant resilience in their first-ever World Cup appearance, successfully challenging the Austrian defense multiple times throughout the encounter.