World Cup Group Stage - 1
Austria 3 - 1 FT Jordan
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
21' R. Schmid (X. Schlager)
HT
46' ↓ S. Kalajdzic ↑M. Arnautovic
A. Olwan (N. Al Rawabdeh) 50'
59' ↓ X. Schlager ↑C. Chukwuemeka
59' ↓ D. Alaba ↑K. Danso
59' ↓ P. Mwene ↑P. Wanner
67' M. Arnautovic
↓ M. Abualnadi ↑S. Obaid 72'
76' Y. Al Arab
77' M. Sabitzer
↓ A. Nasib ↑S. Al Rosan 81'
↓ E. Haddad ↑M. Al Mardi 81'
83' ↓ R. Schmid ↑P. Wimmer
↓ M. Tamari ↑M. Al Daoud 88'
↓ O. Al Fakhouri ↑A. Azaizeh 89'
90'+12 M. Arnautovic
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Austria
Goalkeepers
Alexander Schlager 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Stefan Posch 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Philipp Lienhart 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
86
Passes
3
Duels
David Alaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Phillipp Mwene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Midfielders
Nicolas Seiwald
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xaver Schlager 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Romano Schmid 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Konrad Laimer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcel Sabitzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Saša Kalajdžić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Florian Wiegele 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Patrick Pentz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kevin Danso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Affengruber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Friedl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Svoboda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Prass
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carney Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Wanner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Grillitsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dejan Ljubičić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Schöpf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Wimmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marko Arnautović 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.2
Rating
Michael Gregoritsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan
Goalkeepers
Yazeed Abu Laila 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Abdallah Nasib 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Yazan Al-Arab 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Mo Abualnadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
Ehsan Haddad
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Nizar Al-Rashdan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noor Al-Deen Al Rawabdeh
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Mohannad Abu Taha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Odeh Fakhoury
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali Olwan 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
Mousa Tamari 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
8%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
BENCH
Abdallah Al-Fakhouri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Husam Ali Mohammad Abudahab
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saleem Obaid
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Saad Al Rousan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammad Abu Ghoush
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammad Ali Hasheesh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amer Jamous
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rajaei Ayed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Sadeh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammad Al Daoud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammad Abu Zrayq
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mahmoud Al-Mardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali Al Azaizah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Arnautovic's Late Penalty Seals Austrian Glory at Levi's Stadium
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. A chaotic second half filled with VAR drama, own goals, and a decisive penalty proves exactly why this World Cup group stage clash is unforgettable.
Early Austrian Dominance
Austria dominated possession right out of the gate, turning Levi's Stadium into their own passing playground. The Balance of the match shifted decisively in the 21st minute when X. Schlager unlocked the defence, allowing R. Schmid to draw first blood with a clinical finish. Jordan looked trapped, restricted to mere glimpses of the ball as the Europeans controlled the tempo with surgical precision across the midfield. Moving the ball side to side, the Austrian setup tested the patience of their opponents. Yet, despite the lopsided possession metrics throughout the opening phase, the Middle Eastern side refused to crumble entirely, keeping their defensive block remarkably compact and waiting for that one crucial counter-attack to spring forward.
The Jordanian Revival and VAR Chaos
The Intensity skyrocketed immediately after the interval. Jordan stunned the Levi's Stadium crowd when Ali Olwan struck a glorious equaliser in the 50th minute, shifting the momentum completely and forcing a tactical rethink. Austria's response was desperate, bringing on super-sub M. Arnautovic to salvage the situation. The veteran striker thought he had restored the lead, only for the officials to ruthlessly chop off his celebration for a handball infraction. The tension was palpable until disaster struck for the Jordanians; Y. Al Arab inadvertently bundled a dangerous delivery into his own net in the 76th minute. Meanwhile, at the other end, Alexander Schlager produced three crucial saves to keep that narrow, fragile advantage intact.
A Decisive Spot-Kick
With the Stakes reaching a boiling point in the final minutes, Jordan threw men forward in search of another dramatic leveller. This late, desperate gamble left them completely exposed at the back against a team waiting to pounce. Deep into stoppage time, the final nail was hammered in. A penalty was awarded amidst chaotic scenes, and Arnautovic stepped up to banish his earlier VAR demons, smashing home a 90th-minute spot-kick to finally break Jordan's resilient spirit. It was a cruel finish for a plucky underdog who fought tooth and nail, but it secured a vital three points for Austria, perfectly illustrating the sheer Upset Factor potential that was so narrowly avoided on this gripping World Cup matchday.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Ali Olwan?
Ali Olwan didn't score a late winner; he netted a stunning 50th-minute equaliser that changed the momentum before Austria ultimately reclaimed control of the match.
What does this mean for Austria's season?
This crucial victory gives Austria three massive points, placing them in a prime position to advance from their fiercely contested World Cup group.
How did substitute Ali Olwan change the game?
Ali Olwan actually started the match, and his brilliant attacking movement and 50th-minute goal gave Jordan genuine hope before Austria's late surge overpowered them.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A World Cup Opener Shrouded in Predictability
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. An overwhelming mismatch makes this opening fixture one to monitor via live updates rather than a mandatory watch.
The Setup
Tournament football is usually about tension, but the Stakes feel surprisingly muted as we kick off the Group Stage on June 17, 2026. Levi's Stadium plays host to a deeply lopsided fixture where Austria enters with a massive win probability. A modest Stars rating points to a lack of global marquee talent on display, and a tepid Form leading into the tournament suggests neither side is arriving at peak momentum. Yet, the knockout tie angle remains entirely relevant: you have to survive the group to advance. Jordan must somehow find a way to disrupt a superior European opponent to keep their progression hopes alive.
Key Battle
With no breakout individual superstars on either side, this becomes a war of attrition between units. The disciplined Austrian midfield engine will look to hoard possession and dictate the tempo from the first whistle. Jordan's success relies entirely on their deep defensive block. The defining tactical clash hinges on whether the underdog's back line can absorb relentless, suffocating pressure without cracking early.
Our Prediction
Austria to cruise to a 3-0 victory. The sheer lack of Balance in this matchup means the favorites will likely control the game comfortably. Expect a methodical performance where the European side secures three crucial points to firmly establish their credentials to advance.