Austrian national team defender Stefan Posch broke his jaw in a 3-1 win over Jordan in the first round of the 2026 World Cup.
Sport.Biz reports that the Austrian Football Association (AFA) press service has released a statement on social media about this.
According to the source, the player will not need surgery. He is expected to continue playing in the tournament and wear a special mask. However, his place in the starting lineup for the next game against Argentina (June 22) is still uncertain.
Austria's first game at the 2026 World Cup against Jordan took place on June 17.