
Match Details
Date: June 17, 2026, at 2:00 pm
Venue: Leviโs Stadium, Santa Clara, San Francisco, USA.
Current Betting Odds
Austria – $1.35
Draw – $5.50
Jordan – $10.00
Austria vs Jordan Preview
Two teams chasing opening game wins meet in California, as Austriaโs long World Cup hiatus comes to an end here against debutants Jordan.
Austria have reached their first World Cup proper for 28 years under Ralf Rangnick and are a side on a serious upward curve, but this feels like a huge opening game for them.
For Jordan meanwhile, this is a huge occasion, as they play in the World Cup for the first time in their history.
The side from the Middle East have been developing markedly over the past few years and the tournament expansion has given them the opportunity to make history over the next few weeks.
On paper, this looks to be a game that Austria should win but World Cup football is never easy and with so much at stake, this could be a fascinating contest.
An opening game win will be the ultimate objective for both teams and here is a look ahead to Austria vs Jordan:
Best Bet
Both of these teams are sure to be feeling the weight of expectation as they clash in California but Austria in particular will be desperate to chalk their first win on the board.
In a group alongside Argentina and Algeria, this meeting with Jordan looks like their most winnable match and any sort of positive result could give them a huge chance of progressing to the knockout rounds.
Jordan are a side well acquainted with success in recent times, particularly in the Arab Games, which makes them a tough side for Austria to contend with.
They will look to be organised and tough to break down in this one and the longer it goes on, the tetchier this Austrian outfit will get.
However, Austria have some decent performers in their ranks and should find a way to get it done.
Same Game Multi Bet
This will be the first time these two sides have met, and it will be a seismic occasion for both sets of players.
Nobody from either country has ever played in a World Cup match before and emotions are sure to be running high.
Austria made relatively light work of qualifying, but they can be a pragmatic side, who are attritional in their attacking play.
Jordanโs game plan will be to keep things tight and try and pinch something on the break, but Austria should manage to get over the line in a low-scoring one.
Best Value Bet
At the age of 37, Marko Arnautovic has enjoyed a stellar career but thus far, playing a World Cup has eluded him.
He is plying his trade at Red Star Belgrade and continuing to contribute for club and country.
In a game of fine margins, this could come down to the key moments and Arnautovic could step up to the plate once again for Austria here.
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