Today's game between Austria and Jordan will kick-off at Jun 17, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Time Zone | Kick-Off Time | Reference Cities |
Pacific Time (PT) | 9:00 PM (Tue, Jun 16) | Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tijuana |
Mountain Time (MT) | 10:00 PM (Tue, Jun 16) | Denver, Phoenix, Ciudad Juárez |
Central Time (CT) | 11:00 PM (Tue, Jun 16) | Mexico City, Chicago, Dallas |
Eastern Time (ET) | 12:00 AM (Wed, Jun 17) | New York, Miami, Toronto |
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In the United States, Austria vs Jordan is available to watch live across several TV channels and streaming platforms in the United States. English-language coverage airs onFS1, with Spanish-language broadcasts carried by Telemundo. Streaming options include Fubo, Peacock, and Tubi. The full list of broadcasters and live stream options is below.
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Austria and Jordan open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns in Group J on Tuesday, June 17, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. It is a fixture loaded with significance for both sides, who cannot afford a slow start in a group that also contains Argentina and Algeria.
For Austria, this is a moment 28 years in the making. Ralf Rangnick has built a sharp, high-pressing side around veterans like David Alaba, Marcel Sabitzer, and Marko Arnautovic, and the coach recently committed to a contract extension, ending speculation linking him with AC Milan. Das Team arrive in North America with real momentum and a clear tactical identity.
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Jordan are making their World Cup debut, and the occasion alone marks a watershed moment for Jordanian football. Coach Jamal Sellami has constructed a disciplined, counter-attacking side built around the pace and creativity of winger Musa Al-Taamari, who enters the tournament as the team's most dangerous weapon.
Austria head into the match on the back of four wins from their last five games, including a 5-1 dismantling of Ghana in March and a 1-0 friendly victory over Tunisia on June 1. Jordan, by contrast, arrive with two defeats from their last two outings, losing 4-1 to Switzerland and 2-0 to Colombia in their final World Cup preparations.
The contrast in recent form is stark, but Jordan's defensive structure and ability to threaten on the break mean Rangnick's side cannot take anything for granted in what is also a historic first meeting between these two nations.
For everything you need to watch this match live, the TV channel and live stream information is listed below.
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Team news & squads
Austria vs Jordan lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- R. Rangnick
- J. Sellami
Austria head coach Ralf Rangnick has no reported injuries or suspensions ahead of the match. The projected XI features Alexander Schlager in goal, with a back four of Philipp Lienhart, David Alaba, Stefan Posch, and Konrad Laimer. Romano Schmid, Marcel Sabitzer, Nicolas Seiwald, and Xaver Schlager are named in midfield, with Michael Gregoritsch and Marko Arnautovic leading the attack.
Jordan coach Jamal Sellami also has a clean bill of health, with no injuries or suspensions confirmed. Yazeed Abulaila starts in goal behind a back line of Saleem Obaid, Yazan Abu Al-Arab, Abdallah Nasib, and Nizar Al Rashdan. Mohannad Abu Taha, Ehsan Haddad, Noor Al-Rawabdeh, and Ali Iyad Olwan fill the midfield, with Odeh Fakhouri and Mousa Tamari named in attack. Further updates will be added closer to kick-off if the situation changes.
Match Summary
Austria kicked off their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 3–1 victory over tournament debutants Jordan at a packed Levi's Stadium. Under Ralf Rangnick, the European side imposed a heavy high-pressing game early on, breaking a 28-year World Cup drought when Romano Schmid curled a stunning strike into the top corner in the 21st minute.
Jordan responded with immense heart early in the second half, punishing an Austrian turnover as Ali Olwan scored a historic, first-ever World Cup goal for his nation. Austria faced further frustration when a Marko Arnautović goal was chalked off by VAR, but the pressure finally told when a Marcel Sabitzer corner was deflected into the net for a Yazan Al-Arab own goal. Arnautović eventually put the game to bed deep into stoppage time, converting a clinical 102nd-minute penalty to hand Austria all 3 points in Group J.
Match Timeline
- 21' Goal (Austria): Romano Schmid turns fluidly at the top of the box and unleashes a beautiful shot into the top corner following an accurate setup pass from Xaver Schlager. (AUT 1–0 JOR)
- 46' Substitution (Austria): Marko Arnautović enters the match, replacing forward Saša Kalajdžić at the break.
- 50' Goal (Jordan): Jordan forces an Austrian turnover. Noor Al-Rawabdeh spots Ali Olwan with a long pass down the left flank. Olwan cuts inside and drills a shot off the far right post and into the net for a historic equalizer. (AUT 1–1 JOR)
- 58' Triple Substitution (Austria): Looking to regain control, Rangnick brings on Carney Chukwuemeka, Kevin Danso, and Paul Wanner for Xaver Schlager, David Alaba, and Phillipp Mwene.
- 68' VAR Decision (Austria): Marko Arnautović pushes the ball over the line from close range, but following a lengthy review, the goal is ruled invalid for a preceding infringement.
- 71' Substitution (Jordan): Salim Obaid replaces defender Mohammad Abualnadi.
- 76' Own Goal (Austria): Right after the VAR setback, Austria earns a corner. Marcel Sabitzer strikes it deep into the box, and it takes an unfortunate deflection off Jordan defender Yazan Al-Arab into his own net. (AUT 2–1 JOR)
- 77' Yellow Card (Austria): Marcel Sabitzer receives a caution from the referee.
- 80' Substitution (Jordan): Saed Al-Rosan enters the match for Abdallah Nasib.
- 81' Substitution (Jordan): Mahmoud Al-Mardi replaces defender Ihsan Haddad as Jordan shifts shapes offensively.
- 82' Substitution (Austria): Goalscorer Romano Schmid leaves the pitch to a standing ovation, replaced by Patrick Wimmer.
- 87' Substitution (Jordan): Star forward Musa Al-Taamari is replaced by Mohammad Al-Dawoud.
- 88' Substitution (Jordan): Ali Azaizeh replaces Odeh Al-Fakhouri.
- 90+12' Penalty Goal (Austria): Following a late VAR review that awards a penalty, veteran striker Marko Arnautović steps up calmly to blast the ball home and seal the win. (AUT 3–1 JOR)
Attendance
Levi's Stadium is seeing a near-capacity crowd for this tournament clash, with an estimated attendance close to the venue's 68,500 maximum capacity, amplified by a massive, vocal wave of traveling Jordanian supporters.
Form
Austria arrive in strong form, winning four and drawing one of their last five matches. Their most recent outing was a 1-0 friendly win over Tunisia on June 1, and they also beat South Korea 1-0 in March. The standout result in that run was a commanding 5-1 victory over Ghana. Their only dropped points came in a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup qualifying last November. Across those five games, Austria scored nine goals and conceded three.
Jordan's recent record makes for tougher reading. They have lost three and drawn two of their last five, with no wins in that spell. A 2-0 defeat to Colombia on June 7 was their most recent outing, following a 4-1 loss to Switzerland in late May. Two draws against Nigeria and Costa Rica in March provided some encouragement, but Jordan conceded 11 goals across those five fixtures while scoring seven.
Commentators
For the English-language broadcast on FS1, the match commentators are:
- Play-by-play announcer: Mark Scott
- Match analyst: Cobi Jones (the USMNT legend)
They are calling the action live from the stadium, with former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg serving as the dedicated rules analyst for any VAR or officiating controversies.
For the Spanish-language broadcast on Telemundo, the game is led by the network's premier play-by-play voice, Andrés Cantor, alongside his longtime broadcast partner and analyst, Manuel Sol.
Weather
For kickoff at Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, CA), the confirmed weather conditions are 19°C and clear, with northwest winds at 5 mph and a 0% chance of rain. It will be a cool, comfortable evening perfectly suited for football.
Confirmed Kits
Austria (Puma)
Austria is wearing their official 2026 World Cup Home Kit.
- Design: The jersey stays true to the nation's bold red identity but introduces a major twist: black sleeves feature on the home jersey for the first time in their kit history.
- Details: The cuffs feature red, white, and black nodding to the national flag. Under the back collar, it features the proud slogan “Immer wieder Österreich” ("Austria, again and again").
- Complete set: Red jersey, black shorts, and red socks.
Jordan (Kelme)
Making their historic World Cup debut, Jordan is sporting a bespoke collection from the Spanish-Chinese brand Kelme.
- Design: The official Home Kit features a clean white base highlighted by a highly distinct sleeve pattern.
- Details: The sleeves are covered in numerous small red diamonds, drawing direct inspiration from the kufiya (the traditional Middle Eastern scarf that serves as a massive cultural symbol of national pride).
- Complete set: White jersey with red diamond details, white shorts, and white socks.
Head-to-Head Record
Austria and Jordan have no recorded meetings in the available head-to-head data. Tuesday's Group J opener at Levi's Stadium will be the first competitive encounter between the two nations.
Standings
In Group J, Austria currently sit third and Jordan fourth ahead of the opening round of fixtures.
Group J Scenarios
As this is the opening fixture of Group J (which includes Argentina and Algeria), the scenarios following the final whistle are straightforward:
- If a team wins: They will secure 3 points and tie for the top of the group with the winner of the Argentina vs. Algeria match, putting them in an excellent position to reach the knockout stages.
- If they draw: Both Austria and Jordan will walk away with 1 point. This keeps the group wide open but forces both sides to fight for critical points against Argentina and Algeria in the remaining group games.
- If a team loses: They drop to the bottom of the group with 0 points, completely erasing their margin for error for the final two matches of the group stage.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Austria vs Jordan today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
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- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
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