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Austria defeat Jordan 3-1 in World Cup 2026 opener
Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in their World Cup Group J opener, with Marko Arnautovic scoring a stoppage-time penalty. The victory ends a 28-year World Cup absence for Austria.
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Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in their World Cup Group J opener, with Marko Arnautovic scoring a stoppage-time penalty. The victory ends a 28-year World Cup absence for Austria.
Jordan will make a historic first appearance at the World Cup in 2026, having qualified after reaching the Asian Cup final and winning the Arab Cup. Under Moroccan coach Jamal Sellami, the team relies on captain Mousa Tamari, known as the 'Messi of Jordan,' for inspiration in Group J alongside Argentina, Austria and Algeria.
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