Match highlights
Austria finally broke a 36‑year World Cup winless streak, edging Jordan 3‑1 in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The opening goal came in the 20th minute when Romano Schmid, using his right foot, struck a clean shot that left the Jordanian defense scrambling.
Jordan answered back in the 50th minute, with Ali Olwan finishing a swift counter‑attack that leveled the score.
The turning point arrived in the 76th minute when Jordanian defender Yazan Al Arab inadvertently sent the ball into his own net, handing Austria a 2‑1 lead. The goal was preceded by a VAR review that added tension to the stadium.
In stoppage time, Marko Arnautovic converted a penalty to extend the lead to 3‑1, sealing a victory.
With the win, Austria will now face Argentina in the next round, while Jordan prepares to meet Algeria, hoping to continue their surprising run.