Jordan score first-ever World Cup goal but Austria cruise to 3-1 win

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Jordan

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Jordan score first-ever World Cup goal but Austria cruise to 3-1 win

Austria defeated Jordan 3-1 in their opening Group J match of the 2026 World Cup. Veteran forward Marko Arnautovic scored a penalty to seal the win. Jordan scored their first-ever World Cup goal through Ali Olwan.

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