Austria face Jordan in World Cup return

Austria's World Cup campaign begins with a Group J opener against Jordan, a match Ralf Rangnick's side dare not slip up in. The team returns to the tournament with genuine belief, built on Bundesliga-tested players and a coach who just committed his future through Euro 2028 after AC Milan came calling. The squad know the arithmetic of this group: Jordan first, then Argentina looming as favorites. Three points in this opening fixture are not optional if Austria want to reach the knockout rounds (1).