Austria vs Jordan prediction 17.06.2026 | FIFA World Cup 2026

Austria arrive at the World Cup - for the first time since 1998 - in excellent form under head coach Ralf Rangnick. Recent results highlight their momentum, with victories over Ghana (5-1), South Korea (1-0), and Tunisia (1-0) in international friendlies, after topping Group H with 19 points to secure direct qualification for the tournament following a 28-year absence.

The Austrians boast a strong core featuring David Alaba, Marcel Sabitzer, Konrad Laimer and captain Marko Arnautović. Rangnick's side have developed a reputation for intense pressing and quick transitions, making them particularly dangerous against teams that struggle to play through pressure.

Austria have, however, been dealt a blow by the absence of attacking midfielder Christoph Baumgartner, who will miss the tournament through injury. Nevertheless, the depth available to Rangnick means expectations remain high heading into the group stage.

Jordan's qualification for the 2026 World Cup represents the greatest achievement in the nation's footballing history. The Chivalrous Ones arrive in North America after reaching the final of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and continuing their rise under coach Jamal Sellami.

Preparation for the tournament has been challenging. Jordan were beaten 4-1 by Switzerland and 2-0 by Colombia in their final warm-up matches, conceding six goals across those two fixtures. However, prior to those defeats, they earned draws against Nigeria and Costa Rica, demonstrating that they can remain competitive against quality opposition.

The team's primary attacking threat is winger Mousa Al-Tamari, whose pace and creativity make him Jordan's most dangerous player in transition. Striker Yazan Al-Naimat is also expected to play a key role as Jordan seek to create chances on the counterattack. Encouragingly for Sellami, no significant injury concerns were reported following the Colombia friendly.