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WC26 Power Rankings: Messi powers Argentina to top spot

The first round of 2026 World Cup group-stage fixtures is in the books, and the tournament has gotten off to a flyer. Despite a lack of eye-catching fixtures on paper in the new, expanded format, there have been thrills and spills aplenty, with all the big names showing up for their respective countries on football's biggest stage. Well, almost all of them.

Jordan vs Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

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Austria v Jordan: Group J - FIFA World Cup 2026

Ex-Inter & Stoke star Arnautovic among the goals as Austria see off Jordan

Former Inter and Stoke striker Marko Arnautovic was on target as Austria secured their first World Cup victory in 28 years with a hard-fought 3-1 win over debutants Jordan at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Ralf Rangnick's side relied on a mix of individual brilliance and late drama to navigate a tricky Group J opener in Santa Clara.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Dibba Al-Hisn	27	16	5	6	55	25	30	53	W W W D L
4	United	26	15	7	4	40	26	14	52	L D D W W
5	Al Arabi	26	14	5	7	41	29	12	47	L W L W L
6	Al Dhaid	26	13	7	6	34	28	6	46	L L L D W
7	Emirates	27	11	6	10	37	39	-2	39	W L W L L

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