# Austria Triumphs in World Cup Thriller

URL: https://technosports.co.in/austria-triumphs-in-world-cup-thriller/  
Published: 2026-06-17  
Updated: 2026-06-17  
Author: Ankush Mallick

Austria ended a 28-year drought with a gritty 3-1 victory over World Cup debutants Jordan. Romano Schmid ignited the scoreboard with a stunning strike, while Ali Olwan made history by netting Jordan’s first-ever tournament goal. Despite Jordan’s fearless counter-attacks, Austria’s late-game pressure—capped by an own goal and a stoppage-time penalty—clinched the win. Austria now sits level with Argentina in Group J.