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Austria vs. Jordan Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line, Start Time: 2026 World Cup Picks
Austria return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence, while Jordan make their debut after recent runs to the Asian Cup and Arab Cup finals.
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Austria faces Jordan in a 2026 World Cup Group J match at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California, ending Austria's 28-year absence from the tournament.
Austria enters buoyed by a strong Euro campaign, while Jordan, coached by Moroccan Jamal Sellami, makes its World Cup debut as a regional power after reaching the 2023 Asian Cup and 2025 Arab Cup finals.
Midfielder Christoph Baumgartner will support from the sidelines due to a thigh injury, while newcomers Paul Wanner and Carney Chukwuemeka—who switched allegiance to Austria in March—are expected to play in the match.
Betting analysts at Dimers assign Austria a 67.8% probability of victory, though Jordan remains optimistic despite recent warm-up losses. Coach Sellami told reporters the World Cup is "a significant opportunity to present a positive image of Jordan."
Securing early points against Jordan is vital for Austria, as the team faces tougher matches ahead against Algeria and defending champions Argentina in Group J competition.