AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoWorld Cup Return: Austria kicked off its World Cup comeback with a 3-1 win over debutants Jordan in Group J, ending a 36-year wait. Romano Schmid put Austria ahead, Jordan equalized after the break, then Austria’s lead was restored via an own goal from Yazan Al Arab. Marko Arnautović sealed it with a late penalty after a VAR-checked handball call earlier denied him. Coach & Squad Notes: Ralf Rangnick said it was “intense” and hard-fought, while Jordan coach Jamal Sellami called the scoreline flattering. Messi Spotlight (Austria’s Next Opponent): Across the day, Lionel Messi powered Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria with a first World Cup hat-trick, equalling Miroslav Klose’s 16-goal record; Messi said his tears were linked to “difficult days” off the pitch. Vienna/Local Angle: Austria’s football buzz also fed into wider European attention, with Hearts set to start Champions League qualifying in Austria after being paired with Sturm Graz.
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