Austria vs. Jordan: World Cup 2026 Match Preview, Kick-off Time, TV, and Lineups

Austria begins its eighth World Cup campaign, and its first in the 21st century, while Jordan makes its debut in the prestigious tournament.

The European team achieved its best historical performance in the 1954 Swiss World Cup, securing third place. Their last appearance was in France in 1998, and their most recent World Cup victory dates back to Italy in 1990, a 2-1 win against the United States. Austria was eliminated in the first round of that tournament after losses to Italy and Czechoslovakia.

Jordan, managed by Jamal Sellami, qualified for their first World Cup by topping Group G in Asian qualifiers, ahead of Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Pakistan. They then finished second in their subsequent group, behind South Korea but ahead of Iraq, Oman, Palestine, and Kuwait.

Austria, under coach Ralf Rangnick, secured direct qualification by finishing first in UEFA Group H. They recorded six wins, one draw, and one loss, finishing ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Cyprus, and San Marino. Rangnick's tactical approach emphasizes high-pressing and quick counter-attacks, with players covering the entire pitch to recover the ball rapidly. Jordan's strength lies in its collective play, solidarity, and disciplined marking, which will be crucial for their debut match.