The Jordan national football team faced off against Austria in the first round of the Group Stage in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jordan lost the match 3-1. The Nashama entered the game with high ambitions to score a positive start in their first World Cup appearance, but the Austrian national team managed to exploit their experience and settle the match in their favor. Roman Schmid scored the first goal for Austria in the 21st minute, while Ali Alwan equalized the score in the 50th minute. However, the Austrians regained their lead in the 76th minute after Jordanian defender Yazen Arab inadvertently headed the ball into his own goal. Marco Arnautovic sealed the match with a successful penalty kick in the 90+12 minute after the video assistant referee awarded a penalty kick in favor of Austria. This loss comes in Jordan's first match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jordan will face Algeria in the second round, while Austria awaits a tough match against reigning champions Argentina. Get the latest updates on the match and results. The Argentine national team scored a 3-0 victory over Algeria in a match that saw the brilliance of Argentina's captain Lionel Messi. This win comes in Argentina's first match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Argentina will face Austria in the second round.