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Austria vs Jordan – Predicted lineup and team news
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Austria vs Jordan – Predicted lineup and team news
Austria kick off their long-awaited World Cup campaign against debutants Jordan at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday morning.
Head coach Ralf Rangnick has completely revitalised the national side, instilling a high-intensity pressing identity. The Burschen easily topped their UEFA qualification group by winning six of their eight matches.
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They look to secure a dominant victory to establish an early advantage in Group J. With a daunting match against group favourites Argentina on the horizon, collecting three points here is essential. Rangnick will demand immediate tactical focus to break down a defensive opposition block.
Austria team news
Rangnick must navigate this opening match without the services of midfielder Christoph Baumgartner. The creative star suffered a severe thigh injury during pre-tournament preparations. In his absence, Marcel Sabitzer will shoulder the primary creative burden in the final third. Dejan Ljubicic joined the squad as a late replacement but will likely begin on the bench.
On a positive note, inspirational captain David Alaba has returned to full training. The defender overcame minor muscle tightness to anchor the backline alongside Philipp Lienhart. Energetic midfielder Konrad Laimer is fully cleared to start at right-back. His red card during the recent friendly against Tunisia does not apply to World Cup matches.
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Xaver Schlager and Nicolas Seiwald will form a robust double pivot to power the team's pressing structure. Romano Schmid and Michael Gregoritsch will provide crucial attacking support from the wide areas. Veteran forward Marko Arnautovic will spearhead the line as Austria's all-time record goalscorer. Alexander Schlager will start in goal behind a highly experienced defensive unit.
Austria predicted lineup
Austria predicted XI:A Schlager; Laimer, Lienhart, Alaba, Mwene; X Schlager, Seiwald; Schmid, Sabitzer, Gregoritsch; Arnautovic.
When will the match kick off?
The FIFA World Cup group match at Levi's Stadium kicks off at 05:00 BST on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
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How to watch Austria vs Jordan?
In the United Kingdom, this opening Group J match will be broadcast live on ITV1 and can be streamed via ITVX. Football fans in the United States can watch the full broadcast live on Fox Sports.
Read more – Austria: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
See Also- Jordan: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
