Group play of the 2026 World Cup resumes on Tuesday, and this will be the second-to-last day of opening games before we advance to the second round of matchdays. Today, it's Groups I and J taking the spotlight to get their World Cup journeys started. Below, I'll dive into each of the four matches from a betting angle, providing my top plays on the pitch. Here are my best 2026 World Cup picks for Tuesday's game Austria vs. Jordan.
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Tuesday's Best 2026 World Cup Picks & Predictions: Austria vs. Jordan
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Austria (-280) vs. Jordan (+750), DRAW (+425) | O/U 2.5 (-150/+120)
The evening wraps up with a midnight clash between Austria and Jordan. Austria is a -280 Moneyline favorite in the opener, while the teams are priced at -500 and -310, respectively, to advance to the next stage. This contest kicks off at 12:00 a.m. ET at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.
I'm taking it to the prop sheet for my final bet of the evening. I'm locking in Marko Arnautović, Austria's most decorated player, to find the back of the net.
The 37-year-old striker tops the charts with Austria's most caps (133) and goals (47) on the international level. Arnautović played club football for Red Star Belgrade, where he netted seven goals in 16 domestic games this season. That's about on par with the odds that we're getting for this prop play, suggesting the prop has roughly a 50-50 chance to cash.
Austria should have no issues pushing forward through Jordan's defense. The Middle Eastern nation is ranked just 63rd in the official FIFA Men’s World Ranking. They also haven't been in great form, going 0-2-3 in their last five games, giving up at least two goals in each contest. I think there's a good chance Arnautović buries one for Austria in the opener.
Bet: Marko Arnautović Anytime Goalscorer (+110)
