The 2026 World Cup continues Wednesday with a 12 a.m. ET start time between Austria and Jordan in Group J in Santa Clara, Calif. They are both chasing the heavily-favored Argentina in this group, and this is the World Cup debut for Jordan.

Following their 0-3 loss to Lionel Messi's Argentina in their opener, Algeria bounced back, while Jordan impressed once again, despite succumbing to their second successive loss i

Austria played Jordan in their first 2026 World Cup Group J match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

World Cup debutants Jordan are out of the World Cup after Algeria came from behind to beat them.

Looking ahead to the final matchday against Jordan, Argentina and Lionel Messi will be without Cristian Romero, who suffered an injury against Austria. Lionel Messi sent Argentina to the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 after a superb performance against Austria ,

Jordan are out of the World Cup after two relatively narrow defeats but fans are worried that their last match on Saturday against Argentina could end in a rout, with some imploring Lionel Messi to take it easy on the team.

Five players could come into starting line-up; Match against Asian side looks set to be an opportunity for several players to make their World Cup debuts.