Austria against Jordan: The timetable for the World Cup morning shift

Die Players have known the lineup since Saturdaywere able to prepare physically, tactically and mentally. On Saturday, the starting eleven trained to play against the ball, and on Sunday, they trained to play with the ball. On Monday at the final training session we practiced a bit of both again and also refined things Standard situations. What you need to know about the first game against Jordan in history.

The meaning

The phrase pig is fattened. The opening game of a tournament is not only difficult, it is also very important because it can show a team the direction. Three points against Jordan could be enough if the preliminary round was favorable Round of 16 are sufficient. In any case, a win makes it easier to play afterwards.

The lineup

It’s for the injured Christoph Baumgartner to replace it, for which Rangnick has several variants available. Sasa Kalajdzic is considered the most likely because he took his top form with him to California after his strong spring at LASK. He could be right behind Marko Arnautovic are used in the ten position.

Another option: Kalajdzic plays in attack and Rangnick provides Paul Wanner or Carney Chukwuemeka to the position of the ten.

There are some indications in the defense center that David Alaba begins. Next to the captain was last Philipp Lienhart always set. Bayern star Konrad Laimer will probably play left-back like in the last World Cup test against Tunisia.

The opponent

The whole of Austria expects a win against number 63 in the FIFA world rankings. But wherever you listen, there are warnings about Asians. Michael Gregoritsch says: “That’s not where we’re going and what the Germans are against Curaçao “Go over it 7-1,” emphasizes the striker and appeals to the media representatives: “It’s your job to bring the whole thing a little closer to the Austrians.” But even if Jordan is still waiting for a win after four games in 2026, the Middle East team managed a 2-2 draw against Nigeria in March and a 2-2 draw against Nigeria Costa Rica. Against them Switzerland (1:4) and Colombia (0:2) it was defeats.

Rangnick says: “This is not a walk-in customer, but a team that can cause problems for any opponent.” What character will the game have? Xavier Schlager expects a lot of ball possession: “The opponent will wait for our mistakes, so we can’t afford any.” The ideal recipe? “Press well and make it 1-0. If we fall behind, then the task would be more difficult.” Michel Gregoritsch adds: “We have to go 100 percent to our upper limit.”

The opponent’s star

The 29 year old Musa al-Taamari is considered a great source of hope. The Stade Rennes legionnaire usually plays on the right wing, from where he likes to dribble with the ball on his strong left foot towards the middle. Johan Rigaudjournalist at the French sports newspaper The Teamsees al-Taamari every week and says: “He is a player full of energy who has developed a lot. He used to charge with his head down, but now he keeps an overview. He can always cause danger.”

The temperatures

The climate in San Francisco will be similar to that in Santa Barbara, where Austria’s team has been training since June 5th. Maximum 25 degrees, mostly a light breeze blowing in from the nearby Pacific. “I’m glad we chose this region,” said Rangnick. “Sometimes the climatic conditions are very different for the different teams, some train at 40 degrees.” That too Jet lag Austria’s players have now been put offside.