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Jordanian football fans expressed their disappointment after the national team suffered a defeat to Austria in their opening World Cup match. An own goal from a corner kick, deflecting off Jordanian defender Yazan Al-Arab, gave Austria a 2-1 lead in the 76th minute. Veteran striker Marko Arnautović then converted a penalty deep into stoppage time, extending their advantage.
Jordanian supporters had hoped that the team, affectionately known as "Al-Nashama" (the noble ones) in the country, would kick off the tournament on a positive note. Thousands of Jordanian fans watched the match on giant screens set up in the Roman Amphitheater in downtown Amman. The Ministry of Youth also provided large screens in four sports cities and 60 youth centers across the kingdom.
In an effort to allow fans to support the national team, the government postponed the start of official working hours on days when the team played in the World Cup finals, with the workday beginning at 10:00 AM, state media reported. This marks a new chapter in Jordan's football history.
Jordan's next match in Group J will be against Algeria, followed by a clash with reigning champions Argentina.
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