Austria and Jordan kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign in this opening group stage match. The fixture takes place on Wednesday 17 June at 5 AM (BST) at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, United States.
No head-to-head data is available for this fixture between Austria and Jordan. Austria enters the tournament in stronger recent form, while Jordan will aim for a positive start on the World Cup stage. Our prediction suggests Austria will aim for a comfortable victory in this opening match.
Find out where to watch the match and what our expert predictions are, as well as the expected lineups for today’s encounter.
Match Overview - Austria vs. Jordan
- Austria aims for a strong start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, having shown solid form in recent friendly matches.
- Jordan, however, enters the tournament with mixed results from their preparations. They hope to cause an upset in their opening group stage match.
- This marks the first encounter between Austria and Jordan, presenting a fresh challenge for both teams as they seek crucial points to kick off their World Cup journey.
Head-to-Head Record
- This will be the first-ever official match between Austria and Jordan.
- Austria are in formidable shape, having won eight of their last ten matches across all competitions.
- The team has also been prolific, scoring an average of 2.8 goals per game in their last ten outings.
- Defensively, the Austrians have been solid, keeping a clean sheet in six of their last ten fixtures.
- Jordan have been tough to beat recently, losing three of their previous ten games.
- In that same period, Jordan have conceded an average of 1.5 goals per match.
Austria's Momentum Heading into the World Cup
Austria enters the World Cup in excellent form, having secured three consecutive friendly victories in 2026 against Tunisia, South Korea, and Ghana. This momentum, combined with five wins in their last seven competitive qualifying matches, highlights their strong preparation for the tournament.
Their qualifying campaign featured dominant attacking performances, including a 10-0 win against San Marino. Austria consistently finds the back of the net, which will be a crucial factor in the group stage.
Crucially, Austria will play without C. Baumgartner. Still, the squad lacks no other key players, which means they can fully focus on tactical execution.
Jordan's Inconsistent Form Ahead of Opener
Jordan’s World Cup 2026 preparations show inconsistency. They recently suffered defeats in friendlies, losing 2-0 to Colombia and 4-1 to Switzerland. Notably, they failed to score in one of these matches.
This contrasts with their strong performance in the Arab Cup 2025, where they reached the final without a loss. Their overall record of 8 wins, 8 losses, and 5 draws in their last 21 games highlights their mixed form heading into the tournament.
The absence of Sabra may raise concerns. To challenge a strong Austrian team in this World Cup opener, they will need to rediscover their competitive edge.
Austria vs. Jordan Prediction: Comfortable Austrian Victory Expected
Austria enters this World Cup fixture in strong form, having won eight of their last ten matches. Their attack has been particularly impressive, suggesting Austria alone could score over 2.8 goals in total.
Jordan, on the other hand, has shown inconsistency, recently losing to both Colombia and Switzerland. Given Austria’s strong defence, which has kept six clean sheets in ten games, it seems likely that Jordan will not score.
Considering Austria’s attacking strength and defensive solidity against Jordan’s recent struggles, our main prediction is for Austria to cover the "-1.5 Asian Handicap", securing a comfortable victory to start their campaign.
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| Double Chance & Over/Under | Over 2.5 goals in total | |
| Double Chance & Over/Under | Both teams not to score | |
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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| Double Chance & Over/Under | Over 2.5 goals in total | |
| Double Chance & Over/Under | Both teams not to score | |
Where to Watch Austria vs. Jordan
Here is where to watch Austria vs. Jordan live:
- TV: BBC One UK
- Streaming: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web, BBC Sport (GBR), BBC Radio 5 Live (GBR)
Austria vs. Jordan Predicted Lineups
As this World Cup 2026 group stage match approaches, understanding the potential starting XIs is key. The probable Austria lineup points towards a strategy focused on seizing control of the game from the outset. In response, the expected Jordan lineup will likely be organized to create a balanced team, capable of defending resolutely and posing an attacking threat. The tactical decisions behind these selections will surely shape this fascinating encounter.
Austria
A. Schlager; D. Alaba, P. Lienhart, K. Laimer, S. Posch; M. Gregoritsch, M. Sabitzer, N. Seiwald, X. Schlager, R. Schmid; M. Arnautović.
Manager: Ralf Rangnick.
Jordan
Y. Abulaila; S. Obaid, Y. Al-Arab, A. Nasib; M. Abu Taha, N. Al-Rashdan, E. Haddad, N. Al-Rawabdeh; A. Olwan, O. Al Fakhouri, M. Al-Tamari.
Manager: Jamal Sellami.
Match Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Austria vs. Jordan
- Competition: World Cup 2026
- Date: 17/06/2026
- Kick-off: 5 AM (BST)
- Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA, United States
- Broadcast: BBC iPlayer, BBC One UK, BBC Sport Web
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