Romano Schmid stunner leads Austria past Jordan 3–1 in World Cup opener

Austria 3–1 Jordan, Schmid lights it up

Romano Schmid scored a beauty in the 20th minute and your team took control. Austria beat Jordan 3–1 in the Group J opener on Monday (3) (5). Marko Arnautovic grabbed two, one at 77', one from the spot deep in stoppage time after Ali Olwan had equalised for Jordan at 50' (3) (6).

Schmid ran the right wing all night. ORF called him tireless, constantly pressing the Jordanian defence (2). Austria have three points and the group is alive.

Argentina next, and Messi just hit a hat-trick

Lionel Messi scored three as Argentina dismantled Algeria 3–0 (4) (5). That is your next opponent. Ralf Rangnick's side will need everything to get a result against the tournament favourites. The game will likely decide who tops Group J.

Laimer set for €12m-a-year Bayern deal

Your captain is staying put. Konrad Laimer is close to a new Bayern Munich contract that would take his salary from roughly €9m gross per year to as much as €12m, per Philipp Kessler (1). The extension locks down one of Rangnick's most trusted players through his prime.

Leeds eyeing Schmid after that opener

Leeds United are watching Romano Schmid. Football Insider linked the Werder Bremen man as a perfect fit after his display against Jordan, with Facundo Buonanotte, Ethan Ampadu, and Ousmane Diomande also on Leeds' radar (2). Schmid's stock is rising at exactly the right time.

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The Posch injury has Austria fans worried, a jaw issue could rule him out for the rest of the tournament, and that thread is getting traction. The Schmid goal thread is pure celebration, with supporters calling it one of the goals of the opening round. Arnautovic's stoppage-time penalty sealed it, and the mood is confident ahead of Argentina. Join the discussion