Austria coach Rangnick wary of Jordan at World Cup of surprises
SANTA CLARA, USA: Austria coach Ralf Rangnick is wary that his team could become the latest European nation to be thwarted by sides from the Asian confederation at the World Cup if they fail to bring their best against debutants Jordan on Tuesday. Czech Republic lost 2-1 to South Korea last week before Australia spoiled Turkiye’s return to the World Cup stage by securing a 2-0 victory. Japan then came back twice to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands on Sunday, and Group B favorites Switzerland were held 1-1 by Qatar, four years after the Gulf nation crashed out winless as 2022 hosts. “We have seen many surprises during this World Cup,” Rangnick told reporters on Monday at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium where they face Jordan in their Group J opener. “If you looked at the matches and the outcomes, we had 12 draws and only six victories. There was no South American team that won. “This is not going to be a walkover.