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Romano Schmid’s World Cup stunner adds to Austria’s rising star
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First reported by Mako · Jun 17, 2026
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Romano Schmid scored Austria’s opener against Jordan at the 2026 World Cup and set a rare national scoring milestone. The 26-year-old Werder Bremen midfielder has been long regarded as a major Austrian talent and remains central to Ralf Rangnick’s side.
- 01Schmid scored Austria’s 20th-minute opener against Jordan at the 2026 World Cup.
- 02He became only the second Austrian to score at both a World Cup and a Euros.
- 03Andy Herzog once called him one of Austria’s greatest talents.
- 04The Werder Bremen midfielder has been linked with a Premier League move.
- 05Schmid has started 29 straight matches under coach Ralf Rangnick.
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