Austria will face tournament debutants Jordan in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 17 at 6 a.
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The fixture marks Austria's return to the World Cup stage after an absence spanning nearly three decades.
Manager Ralf Rangnick leads an Austrian side positioned as heavy favorites for the encounter, following recent international victories against Tunisia and South Korea.
Austria enters the tournament displaying strong form with four victories out of their last five matches.
Their recent performances include a 5-1 win over Ghana and consecutive 1-0 victories against South Korea and Tunisia.
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Austria's recent match results show consistency: a 1-0 win over Tunisia on June 1, 2026, a 1-0 victory against South Korea on March 31, 2026, and a 5-1 triumph over Ghana on March 27, 2026.
They also drew 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina on November 18, 2025, and beat Cyprus 2-0 on November 15, 2025.
Jordan enters the competition with recent struggles, having recorded three losses and two draws in their last five fixtures.
The team suffered a 1-4 defeat against Switzerland and a 0-2 loss to Colombia, raising defensive concerns ahead of their tournament debut.
Jordan's recent results include a 0-2 loss to Colombia on June 7, 2026, a 1-4 defeat by Switzerland on May 31, 2026, draws with Nigeria (2-2) and Costa Rica (2-2) in March 2026, and a 2-3 loss to Morocco on December 18, 2025.
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According to official records, Austria and Jordan have never previously faced each other in an official competitive football match.
