Jordan national football team defeated Austria 3-1 in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in a major achievement for the team. Marco Arnautovic scored a beautiful goal from a penalty kick in the 90+12 minute, after Yezan Al-Arab scored a goal in the 76th minute. This unexpected goal ended Jordan's counter-attack. In the first half, Ali Al-Awani scored a goal to make the score 1-1. But luck favored Austria in the 76th minute, where Yezan Al-Arab scored a goal in the net, making Austria ahead 2-1. Jordan tried to equalize in the last minutes, but the Austrian defense held firm. Marco Arnautovic scored a beautiful goal from a penalty kick in the 90+12 minute, securing the 3-1 win for Austria. This goal was beautiful, as the 37-year-old striker scored a goal in a full generation's return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence. Jordan showed courage and discipline to force Austria to exert a great effort throughout the 90 minutes. But experience and individual skill ultimately decided the outcome. In the next match, Jordan will face the reigning champion Argentina in Dallas, which is the biggest challenge in their return to the international stage after a three-decade absence.