17/06/2026 10:42 - Deportes
Selección de Austria celebrando un gol en estadio moderno con ambiente de Copa del Mundo
The Austrian national team lived up to expectations and made a convincing debut at the 2026 World Cup. In a match that briefly became complicated, Austria managed to assert their superiority and now sits as the immediate challenger to Argentina in Group J.
The team led by Ralf Rangnick started controlling the game and opened the scoring with a goal from Schmid in the first half. However, Jordan reacted and managed to equalize through Ali Olwan, making the match tighter than anticipated.
In the second half, Austria regained control. An own goal by defender Al-Arab made it 2-1, and finally Marko Arnautovic, the historic Austrian striker, sealed the result with the third goal.
| Team | Points | GF | GC | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Austria | 3 | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Algeria | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Jordan | 0 | 1 | 3 | -2 |
The second round of Group J promises intense excitement. On June 22, Austria will face Argentina in Dallas in a showdown that could define the group leader. Meanwhile, Jordan will seek redemption against an Algeria side that also lost its opener.
This result positions Austria as Argentina's main competitor for the group's top spot. The Argentine national team, which thrashed Algeria 3-0 with a Lionel Messi hat-trick, holds the advantage on goal difference (+3 versus Austria's +2).
The match between Argentina and Austria on June 22 is shaping up to be a decisive clash to determine who will lead Group J heading into the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
Austria: A European team with a growing football tradition, coached by German tactical mastermind Ralf Rangnick. Marko Arnautovic is their all-time top scorer and plays in Serie A.
Jordan: An emerging Asian football nation making their first World Cup appearance. Their historic qualification marks a milestone for football development in the Middle East.
Argentina: The defending World Cup champions from 2022, led by legendary captain Lionel Messi in what is expected to be his final tournament.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
