Austria open with confident 3–1 win over Jordan

Austria began their World Cup campaign with a composed 3–1 victory over Jordan in San Francisco, taking early control of Group J. The Austrians struck first through Schmid after twenty minutes, setting the tone for a match largely dictated by Ralf Rangnick’s team. Jordan, however, made history shortly after the interval when Olwan scored the nation’s first-ever World Cup goal, a moment celebrated passionately by their supporters.

Austria responded with authority, restoring their lead when Alarab diverted the ball into his own net during a period of sustained pressure. The result was sealed in the closing stages as veteran forward Marko Arnautovic converted a penalty with confidence, ensuring Austria avoided any late tension. Jordan showed determination and flashes of quality but struggled to match Austria’s rhythm and physicality over ninety minutes. The win positions Austria well for the remainder of the group, while Jordan leave with a milestone moment despite defeat.