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Austria Eyes World Cup Knockouts After 28-Year Wait
16 Jun
Summary
- Austria returns to World Cup after 28-year absence.
- Jordan makes its World Cup debut in this match.
- Ralf Rangnick has transformed Austrian soccer since 2022.
Austria is set to compete in the World Cup for the first time since 1998, kicking off their campaign against debutants Jordan.
Led by influential coach Ralf Rangnick, who has significantly improved the team's performance since 2022, Austria is considered a strong contender in Group J, aiming to secure a qualification spot.
Jordan, on the other hand, views its World Cup debut as a major accomplishment and will focus on delivering a spirited performance, with their knockout stage hopes potentially resting on securing a positive outcome in this initial fixture.
The match is scheduled to take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, with kick-off on Tuesday, June 16, transitioning into Wednesday, June 17, depending on the time zone.
