Austria vs Jordan World Cup 2026: Time, TV Channel & How to Watch

Austria vs Jordan at the World Cup 2026 is the Group J opener that kicks off in the early hours of Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET (9:00 PM PT on Tuesday June 16, 10:00 PM in Mexico City, and 6:00 AM in Vienna and Paris) at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium) in Santa Clara, California. In the United States the match airs on FS1 in English and on Telemundo and Universo in Spanish; in Canada it is on TSN and CTV in English with French commentary on RDS. Here is everything you need before kickoff: the time in every zone, how to watch in the USA, Canada and Mexico, the team news and the Group J picture.

Austria vs Jordan World Cup 2026: kickoff time and how to watch in the USA, Canada and Mexico

This Group J opener has an unusual slot. Kickoff is 12:00 AM Eastern on Wednesday, June 17 — which means it is still Tuesday night out West: 9:00 PM Pacific, a comfortable prime-time window for the Bay Area crowd in the stadium and for fans across California. In Mexico City it is 10:00 PM on Tuesday, and for the European audience it is a 6:00 AM Wednesday alarm in both Vienna and Paris.

In the United States, FOX and FS1 carry the English broadcast while Telemundo and Universo handle the Spanish-language feed, with streaming on FOX One and the FOX Sports app. In Canada, Bell Media has every match: English coverage on TSN and CTV, French commentary on RDS, plus streaming on TSN+, the CTV app and RDS platforms. Mexico is a co-host nation, so the tournament runs wall-to-wall on local broadcasters. Whether you are in the stands at Levi's Stadium, watching from a hotel in San Francisco, or following from home, a Q4TV subscription gathers FS1, FOX, Telemundo, TSN, CTV, RDS and international feeds in one place in 4K.

Austria vs Jordan preview: an exile ends, a nation debuts

This is a meeting of two very different World Cup stories. Austria are back on the biggest stage for the first time since 1998, ending a 28-year exile under German coach Ralf Rangnick. Captained by veteran David Alaba and built around Bayern Munich's Konrad Laimer, midfielder Marcel Sabitzer and defender Kevin Danso, Rangnick's high-pressing side start as clear favorites against the debutants.

Jordan, the Al-Nashama, are writing history. After more than four decades of trying and eleven qualification campaigns, they reached their first-ever World Cup, sealing the ticket with a 3-0 win over Oman in June 2025. Their hopes rest on Ligue 1 winger Musa Al-Taamari, prolific striker Ali Olwan and defender Yazan Al-Arab. Fresh from a run to the 2024 Asian Cup final, Jordan arrive with belief — and a large, passionate diaspora across North America ready to roar them on.

"One side is ending a 28-year wait, the other is starting its very first World Cup story. For neutrals tuning in late on the West Coast, that contrast is the whole appeal."

Group J at the World Cup 2026: Austria, Jordan, Argentina and Algeria

Austria and Jordan share Group J with reigning champions Argentina and Algeria, who play the group's other opener in Kansas City on June 16. Under the new 48-team format, the top two of each group — plus the eight best third-placed sides — advance to the round of 32, so a positive result here is worth its weight in gold before facing the heavyweights.

• Argentina vs Algeria: Tuesday, June 16 — 9:00 PM ET, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
• Austria vs Jordan: Wednesday, June 17 — 12:00 AM ET / 9:00 PM PT (Tue), San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium), Santa Clara

Matchdays two and three then cross the group over, with Austria and Jordan each needing points before they run into Lionel Messi's Argentina. For a debutant like Jordan, this opener against Austria is realistically their best chance to grab something from the group.

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Austria vs Jordan World Cup 2026: FAQ

What time is Austria vs Jordan and what channel is it on?

Kickoff is Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET (9:00 PM PT on Tuesday June 16). In the USA it airs on FS1 in English and Telemundo in Spanish; in Canada on TSN and CTV in English with French coverage on RDS.

Where is Austria vs Jordan being played?

At the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium — Levi's Stadium — in Santa Clara, California. It is the opening Group J fixture for both teams.

Is this Jordan's first World Cup?

Yes. Jordan, the Al-Nashama, are making their first-ever World Cup appearance after qualifying for the first time in their history, beating Oman 3-0 in June 2025.

Who is in Group J at the 2026 World Cup?

Group J contains Austria, Jordan, defending champions Argentina and Algeria. The top two, plus the best third-placed teams across all groups, reach the round of 32.