Austria Confirms Injury to Key Defender, Doubtful for Argentina Clash

The Austrian press office has confirmed that defender Stefan Posch sustained a fractured jaw during the 3-1 victory over Jordan in the World Cup group stage.

The 29-year-old footballer was injured in a collision with opposing player Abdullah Al-Fahouri. The injury was confirmed following a specialized examination.

“Stefan Posch has a fractured jaw from the first World Cup match against Jordan. The injury was confirmed via CT scan. Surgery is not necessary. A special splint is currently being prepared to aid the healing process,” stated the Austrian Football Association in a social media post.

At this stage, it is unknown whether Posch will feature in the team's next 2026 World Cup qualifier against Argentina on June 22.