Olwan’s History Goal Not Enough: Austria Edge Jordan 3-1
Updated 17 June 2026.
Austria vs Jordan at World Cup 2026 finished 3-1 to Austria, a dramatic Group J opener settled by Marko Arnautović’s stoppage-time penalty after Ali Olwan had given debutants Jordan hope with their first-ever World Cup goal. Romano Schmid’s early strike, an own goal and a deep VAR review completed a wild night at Levi’s Stadium that handed Austria their first World Cup win in 36 years.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Austria 3-1 Jordan |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group J |
| Venue | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara (att. 68,527) |
| Austria scorers | Schmid 20′; Al-Arab og 76′; Arnautović 90+12′ (pen) |
| Jordan scorer | Olwan 50′ |
How Austria survived a Jordan scare
Romano Schmid’s long-range strike on 20 minutes gave Austria the start they wanted, and for an hour they looked in control of a routine opener against World Cup debutants. Jordan, though, had other ideas. Ali Olwan curled in a brilliant equaliser early in the second half, the first goal in Jordan’s World Cup history, and Levi’s Stadium suddenly had a contest on its hands.
Austria’s response came through misfortune rather than craft: Yazan Al-Arab turned the ball into his own net on 76 minutes to restore the lead. Jordan pushed for a leveller deep into stoppage time, but a VAR review awarded Austria a penalty in the 12th minute of added time, and Marko Arnautović held his nerve to make it 3-1 and put the result beyond doubt.
Olwan writes Jordan into the history books
Whatever the result, Ali Olwan’s equaliser means something lasting: Jordan’s first goal at a World Cup, scored in their very first match at the tournament. It is the kind of moment debutant nations remember long after the scoreline fades, and a sign Jordan can compete in Group J even after the late defeat.
What it means for Group J
Austria sit second in Group J on goal difference, level on points with Argentina after round one. Jordan, despite the defeat, leave with a historic goal and belief they can take points off Algeria next. Follow the group on our standings page.
What is next
Both sides return to Group J action, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. See the full World Cup 2026 format, venues and schedule in our complete guide, and catch up on Argentina’s win over Algeria in our Group J report.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Austria vs Jordan?
Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in their World Cup 2026 Group J opener on 17 June at Levi’s Stadium, with Marko Arnautović scoring a late penalty.
Who scored Jordan’s first-ever World Cup goal?
Ali Olwan scored Jordan’s first goal at a World Cup, equalising in the 50th minute of their opener against Austria.
How did Austria win the match?
Romano Schmid opened the scoring on 20 minutes, an own goal restored Austria’s lead at 2-1, and Marko Arnautović converted a stoppage-time penalty awarded after a VAR review to make it 3-1.
Source: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J.
