Jordan's national football team, known as Al-Nashama, suffered a defeat against Austria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. The loss came despite both teams registering an identical number of total shots and shots on target during the encounter.

How did the two teams perform in the match?

Match statistics published by www.google.com showed clear Austrian dominance. The hosts enjoyed 63.2% possession compared to Jordan's 36.8%. The Austrian side also completed 580 passes with an 84% accuracy rate, while Jordan managed 332 passes with 72.6% accuracy.

Both teams had exactly 11 total shots and 4 shots on target. However, Austria won 4 corner kicks to Jordan's 3, and the Austrian players committed 12 fouls against 7 by Al-Nashama. Only one Austrian player received a yellow card in a match that saw 3 offside calls against Austria and one against Jordan.

What were the starting lineups?

The Austrian team played in a 4-2-3-1 formation. The starting lineup included goalkeeper A. Schlager, defenders S. Posch, P. Mwene, P. Lienhart, D. Alaba, midfielders R. Schmid, N. Seiwald, K. Laimer, M. Sabitzer, and striker S. Kalajdžić.

Jordan lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Goalkeeper Nour Bani Ateyah was protected by a defense including Mahmoud Al Mardi, Raja'ei Ayed, and Ibrahim Sadeh. The midfield and attacking units featured players like Saleem Obaid, Mohammad Taha, Saed Al Rosan, Mohammad Abu Hasheesh, Abdallah Al Fakhori, Ali Azaizeh, Mohammad Al Daoud, Anas Badawi, Husam Abu Dahab, Amer Jamous, and Mohammad Abu Zraiq.

What is Jordan's standing in the qualifiers?

This performance comes at a challenging time in Jordan's qualifying campaign. The team currently sits fourth in the group with zero points, having lost all three of their previous matches. Al-Nashama have scored only 3 goals while conceding 8 in these games, giving them a -5 goal difference.

The Jordanian side trails group leaders Argentina by 9 points. Fans can follow the evolving group standings in real time on our standings page.

What does this mean for the next round?

This result deals another blow to qualification hopes, extending the losing streak to five consecutive matches. The team's last result was a 1-3 defeat to Argentina on June 28, 2026. The squad now needs a rapid tactical and performance reassessment ahead of upcoming fixtures.

The coaching staff must address weaknesses in possession and build-up play, as evidenced by the passing statistics. Supporters can review the available player pool on our squad page to see the options at the manager's disposal. The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has grown steeper, demanding an immediate improvement in results.