Austria celebrated their return to the World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Jordan. The match, held in Santa Clara, was a gritty encounter in Group J. Despite Jordan's determination as debutants, Austria managed to pull away. Substitute Marko Arnautovic played a pivotal role in securing the win. The game was characterized by an end-to-end style of play. An own goal further assisted Austria in widening the gap. Ultimately, the result marks a successful start for the Austrian side.