Preview: Austria vs Jordan prediction, odds, where to watch, time | FIFA World Cup 2026

This will be the first-ever meeting between these two nations.

The San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California, will host an enthralling encounter between Austria and Jordan in the second game of Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Both nations will be competing with Algeria and the reigning world champions, Argentina, to qualify for the knock-out phase of the competition. Under the tutelage of Ralf Rangnick, Austria have become one of the most improved sides in world football. He played a crucial role in bringing Austria back to football’s biggest stage after 28 years. Their last game ended in a 1-0 win against Tunisia.

Jordan, on the other hand, also enjoyed a historic qualifying campaign as they finished second in their third-round group and managed to book their place at the World Cup for the first time in their history. Jordan lost the final of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup but have only built on that momentum since. In 2026, they become of the debutants at the competition along with Uzbekistan.

Kick-off:

Location: Santa Clara, California

Stadium: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium

Date: Wednesday, 17 June

Kick-off Time: 04:00 AM (GMT) I 12:00 AM (ET) | 09:30 AM (IST)

Referee: Not decided

VAR: In use

Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Fixtures, Schedule, Results, Match Timings & Where to Watch

Form:

Austria (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-W

Jordan (in all competitions): L-L-D-D-L

Players to watch out for:

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria)

The midfielder has played for massive clubs like Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and Borussia Dortmund throughout his illustrious career. Sabitzer is known for his passing ability and can unlock any defense with ease. He also makes late runs into the box and has scored two goals against South Korea and Tunisia, respectively, in his last two appearances.

Noor Al-Deen Al Rawabdeh (Jordan)

Al Rawabdeh plays his club football for Selangor FC in the Malaysia Super League. He will be engaged in an intense battle against Sabitzer for the dominance of the midfield. The Jordanian international is renounened for his ability to play accurate long balls and make effective cross field passes. He is versatile as well and can operate as a defensive midfielder, too.

Match Facts:

• Jordan and Austria have never played each other in any competitive fixture.
• Austria won 1-0 against Tunisia in their last game.
• Jordan lost 2-0 against Colombia in their last game.

Austria vs Jordan: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Austria to win – 1.32 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – Yes – 1.39 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.55 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

Austria Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Goalkeepers: Patrick Pentz, Alexander Schlager, Florian Wiegele

Defenders: David Affengruber, David Alaba, Kevin Danso, Marco Friedl, Philipp Lienhart, Phillipp Mwene, Stefan Posch, Alexander Prass, Michael Svoboda

Midfielders: Christoph Baumgartner, Carney Chukwuemeka, Florian Grillitsch, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer, Xaver Schlager, Romano Schmid, Alessandro Schopf, Nicolas Seiwald, Paul Wanner, Patrick Wimmer

Forwards: Marko Arnautovic, Michael Gregoritsch, Sasa Kalajdzic

Jordan Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Goalkeepers: Yazeed Abulaila, Nour Baniateyah, Abdallah Alfakhori

Defenders: Mohammad Abuhasheesh, Abdallah Nasib, Husam Abudahab, Yazan Alarab, Mohammad Abualnadi, Saleem Obaid, Saed Alrosan, Ehsan Haddad, Anas Badawi

Midfielders: Amer Jamous, Noor Alrawabdeh, Rajaei Ayed, Ibrahim Sadeh, Mohammad Abughoush, Mohannad Abutaha, Nizar Alrashdan, Mohammad Aldaoud

Forwards: Mohammad Abuzraiq, Ali Olwan, Mousa Altamari, Odeh Fakhoury, Mahmoud Almardi, Ali Azaizeh

Head-to-Head:

Jordan and Austria have never played each other in any competitive fixture.

Predicted Lineups:

Austria (4-2-3-1)

Schlager (GK); Posch, Lienhart, Danso, Alaba; Seiwald, Schlager; Schmid, Gregoritsch, Sabitzer; Arnautovic

Jordan (5-4-1)

Abu Laila (GK); Haddad, Nasib, Al-Arab, Obaid, Taha; Tamari, Al-Rashdan, Al Rawabdeh, Fakhouri; Olwan

Match Prediction:

The encounter between Austria and Jordan is expected to be a close and interesting affair. Austria have an incredible squad with great players all over the pitch. Our prediction for the winner will be,

Prediction: Austria 2-1 Jordan

Telecast details:

India: Unite8 Sports Channels, ZEE5

UK: BBC & ITV

USA: FOX Sports

Nigeria: DStv, GOtv

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