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Austria vs Jordan has not started yet, so the live score remains in pre-match mode ahead of the 12:00 AM ET kickoff on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Match 20 opens Group J at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, where Austria return to the finals for the first time since 1998 and Jordan play the first World Cup match in the nation's history in FIFA World Cup 2026.
Keep this live feed open if you want the first verified score change, major match events, and key stats once FIFA confirms them. Austria bring the stronger form line and the bigger expectation, while Jordan still have enough pace and transition threat to keep the score live if they survive the first spell of pressure.
Austria vs Jordan Match Date and Kickoff Time
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 12:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM UTC / 9:00 PM Santa Clara time |
| Venue | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage |
| Group | Group J |
| Referee | Dahane Beida (Mauritania) |
| Attendance | yet to be confirmed |
Austria vs Jordan Team News Before Kickoff
Austria enter the opener with the deeper squad and the cleaner pre-match shape, yet not without a few late checks. Christoph Baumgartner is out, while David Alaba, Patrick Wimmer, and Florian Grillitsch have all carried some fitness concern in the final build-up, even though the strongest projected XIs still point toward Alaba starting in defence.
Jordan bring the sharper absences in attack. Yazan Al Naimat misses the tournament after the injury that removed their most proven recent scorer, and Ibrahim Sabra also dropped out before matchday. That leaves Mousa Al-Taamari and Ali Olwan carrying most of the transition threat once Jordan break from the back three.
Austria vs Jordan — H2H Record
Austria and Jordan do not bring any previous senior men's international meeting into this live score page. That makes the opening phase more important because both teams will be reading pressing distances, wing-back coverage, and transition timing in real time rather than leaning on any shared history.
The lack of head-to-head data should favor Austria slightly because Ralf Rangnick's team has the more established identity. Jordan still have enough pace on the break to punish one loose phase, so the first goal would change the whole shape of the game.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Senior Meetings | 0 |
| Austria Wins | 0 |
| Jordan Wins | 0 |
| World Cup Meetings | 0 |
| First Senior Meeting | Austria vs Jordan, 17 June 2026 |
The first live score swing should matter even more in a fixture with no senior history behind it.
Players to Watch in Austria vs Jordan Live Score Coverage
The Austria squad still leans on Marcel Sabitzer for the cleanest final pass and on Marko Arnautovic for the most experienced finishing reference. Xaver Schlager and Nicolas Seiwald matter too, because Austria should control the live score only if their midfield pressure keeps Jordan pinned for long stretches.
The Jordan squad carries its fastest route through Al-Taamari, while Olwan has the central job of turning rare breaks into shots. Noor Al-Rawabdeh and Nizar Al-Rashdan also matter because Jordan need their midfield pair to survive Austria's first press before the counters can even start.
Austria vs Jordan — Match Stats
| Stat | Austria | Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | — | — |
| Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Fouls | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Passes | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Key Passes | — | — |
| Interceptions | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
Match stats will update once the game is underway.
What This Result Means for the Group / Standings
Group J starts with Austria, Jordan, Argentina, and Algeria all on zero points, and Argentina vs Algeria is the other opener in the section. That means the result in Santa Clara can quickly shape the pressure around matchday two.
A draw keeps the group tight, while an Austria win would match the expectation line before the harder tests arrive. Keep an eye on Group J — FIFA World Cup 2026 because the first separation in the standings could start here.
| Team | Played | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Austria vs Jordan live score?
The live score panel will update from kickoff with verified goals, key match events, and major changes from Santa Clara.
When does Austria vs Jordan start?
Austria and Jordan play on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara. Kickoff is at 12:00 AM ET.
Who are the main players to watch in Austria vs Jordan?
Austria's key names include Marcel Sabitzer, Marko Arnautovic, Xaver Schlager, and David Alaba. Jordan's main threats include Mousa Al-Taamari, Ali Olwan, Noor Al-Rawabdeh, and Nizar Al-Rashdan.
How does this result affect the Group J standings?
This result can quickly change the early Group J picture because Argentina and Algeria also open the section on the same date. A win in Santa Clara would give either Austria or Jordan a stronger early route into matchday two.
Austria carry the stronger squad and the bigger expectation, yet Jordan bring enough pace and emotion to keep the score live if the favorite starts slowly.
The first goal and the first midfield duel should tell you quickly whether this opener follows the expected script or turns into a tighter Group J problem.
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