Austria vs Jordan lineups are still projected because the official team sheets arrive about one hour before kickoff. Match 20 of FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J will be played at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Austria are still managing a few late fitness calls around David Alaba, Patrick Wimmer, and Florian Grillitsch, while Jordan have already lost Yazan Al Naimat and Ibrahim Sabra before the opener.
Austria Predicted Lineup
Austria are projected to use a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Marko Arnautovic leading the line and Marcel Sabitzer working underneath him. That setup keeps Xaver Schlager and Nicolas Seiwald in the central double pivot and gives Romano Schmid plus Michael Gregoritsch the main support roles around the striker.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Alexander Schlager |
| RB | Konrad Laimer |
| CB | Philipp Lienhart |
| CB | David Alaba |
| LB | Philipp Mwene |
| DM | Xaver Schlager |
| DM | Nicolas Seiwald |
| RW | Romano Schmid |
| AM | Marcel Sabitzer |
| LW | Michael Gregoritsch |
| ST | Marko Arnautovic |
Formation: 4-2-3-1.
Substitutes: Patrick Pentz, Florian Wiegele, David Affengruber, Kevin Danso, Marco Friedl, Stefan Posch, Alexander Prass, Michael Svoboda, Carney Chukwuemeka, Florian Grillitsch, Paul Wanner, Patrick Wimmer, Sasa Kalajdzic.
This projected Austria squad keeps Laimer at right-back and asks Sabitzer to connect midfield with Arnautovic. Gregoritsch's likely left-side role also gives Austria more height around the far post when crosses arrive.
Alaba is still the key selection question because he has carried a late fitness watch, yet the strongest matchday projections still expect him to start. Baumgartner is out of the opener, so Schmid looks better placed to keep the third attacking-midfield slot.
Jordan Predicted Lineup
Jordan look closer to a 3-4-3 or 3-4-2-1, with Ali Olwan expected to lead the line and Mousa Al-Taamari carrying the main transition threat. That structure gives Jordan extra central protection, while Ehsan Haddad and Mohannad Abu Taha should provide most of the width from wing-back areas.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Yazeed Abulaila |
| CB | Salim Obaid |
| CB | Yazan Al-Arab |
| CB | Abdallah Nasib |
| RWB | Ehsan Haddad |
| CM | Nizar Al-Rashdan |
| CM | Noor Al-Rawabdeh |
| LWB | Mohannad Abu Taha |
| RW | Mousa Al-Taamari |
| ST | Ali Olwan |
| LW | Odeh Fakhoury |
Formation: 3-4-3.
Substitutes: Noor Bani Attiah, Abdallah Al Fakhouri, Mohammad Abu Hashish, Hussam Abu Dhahab, Mohammad Abu Alnadi, Saed Al Rosan, Anas Badawi, Amer Jamous, Rajaei Ayed, Ibrahim Sadeh, Mohammad Al Dawoud, Mahmoud Mardahi, Mohammad Abu Zraiq, Mohammad Taha, Ali Azaizeh.
This projected Jordan squad leans on Al-Taamari for ball-carrying and on Olwan for the central running that Al Naimat would usually provide. Al-Rashdan and Al-Rawabdeh should stay compact first, then release the front line as early as possible once Jordan win the ball.
Jordan have already lost Al Naimat to injury and Sabra pulled out before the tournament, which is why the attacking setup matters so much here. Mohammad Taha has been called in and could still change the left-side picture if Sellami wants more direct running.
Team News and Injury Report
Austria have the cleaner squad on paper, yet not a perfect one. Baumgartner is out, while Alaba, Wimmer, and Grillitsch have all been watched late in the build-up, even though the latest projections still point toward Alaba making the XI.
Jordan's bigger issue is up front because Yazan Al Naimat has already been ruled out and Ibrahim Sabra also dropped from the squad before the tournament. That leaves Al-Taamari and Olwan carrying more attacking responsibility from the first whistle.
Latest lineup notes: Alaba is expected to start if he clears the final check, Baumgartner is unavailable, Al Naimat is out, and Mohammad Taha has entered the Jordan squad after Sabra's withdrawal.
| Player | Team | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christoph Baumgartner | Austria | Out | Unavailable for the opener |
| David Alaba | Austria | Doubt / likely to start | Late fitness watch before matchday |
| Patrick Wimmer | Austria | Doubt | Late fitness concern in the final build-up |
| Yazan Al Naimat | Jordan | Out | Injury before the tournament |
| Ibrahim Sabra | Jordan | Out | Withdrew from the squad and was replaced |
Austria vs Jordan — Key Tactical Battle
The clearest battle sits between Austria's two-man midfield control and Jordan's first pass out of the back three. Austria want Seiwald and Xaver Schlager stepping high enough to recover second balls, while Jordan need Al-Rashdan and Al-Rawabdeh to survive the first press and release Al-Taamari into open grass.
The wing-back lanes are the second live issue. Austria should try to pin Haddad and Abu Taha deep, while Jordan need those wide defenders to hold their line without removing the counter threat that makes the shape work.
| Role | Austria | Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Back line | Laimer, Lienhart, Alaba, Mwene | Obaid, Al-Arab, Nasib |
| Central control | Xaver Schlager and Seiwald | Al-Rashdan and Al-Rawabdeh |
| Main attacking route | Sabitzer around Arnautovic with Gregoritsch attacking the far side | Al-Taamari carrying forward with Olwan attacking the central gap |
The projected lineups point toward Austria controlling more territory and Jordan hunting transition moments. Bench names such as Kalajdzic, Wanner, Azaizeh, and Abu Zraiq could still reshape the match later.
Match Details
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 12:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM UTC |
| Venue | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage |
| Referee | Dahane Beida |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the predicted Austria lineup against Jordan?
Austria are projected to start Alexander Schlager, Konrad Laimer, Philipp Lienhart, David Alaba, Philipp Mwene, Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald, Romano Schmid, Marcel Sabitzer, Michael Gregoritsch, and Marko Arnautovic.
Is David Alaba available for Austria vs Jordan?
David Alaba is still on a late fitness watch, but the strongest pre-match projections expect him to start if he clears the final check.
When does Austria vs Jordan start?
Austria vs Jordan starts at 12:00 AM ET on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The match will be played at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara.
What formation will Jordan use against Austria?
Jordan are expected to use a 3-4-3 shape, with Mousa Al-Taamari and Odeh Fakhoury supporting Ali Olwan across the front line.
Austria have the stronger projected XI and the deeper bench, but Jordan still have enough speed in transition to make the first selection choices matter.
The official FIFA team sheets should settle Alaba's status and Jordan's final front-three balance close to kickoff.
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