Austria will face Jordan on June 17 in the opening match of Group J at the FIFA World Cup 2026 held at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 9 p.m. local time [1, 2].
This marks Austria’s first World Cup appearance since 1998 and their eighth overall [1, 2]. The Austrian squad topped their UEFA qualifying group ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina, led by veteran striker Marko Arnautović, who scored eight goals during qualification [1]. Their playing style under coach Ralf Rangnick emphasizes high pressing and aggressive counterpressing tactics [1, 2]. Austria is currently ranked 24th in the FIFA world rankings [1].
Jordan is making its FIFA World Cup debut in 2026 [1, 2]. The team qualified by reaching the final of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, having defeated South Korea in the semifinals [1, 2]. Their World Cup spot was secured comfortably through the AFC qualifiers [1, 2]. Jordan’s squad focuses on solid defense and swift counterattacks, led by forward Musa Al-Taamari from Stade Rennais [2]. Jordan is ranked 65th in FIFA rankings [1].
Group J also includes Argentina and Algeria alongside Austria and Jordan [1, 2].
The June 17 match in San Francisco will be the first Group J game of the tournament and provides Austria a chance to mark their return with a win, while Jordan seeks to make a strong debut on football’s biggest stage [1, 2].
