Mainz loanee Stefan Posch suffers broken jaw with Austria against Jordan

FSV Mainz 05 loanee Stefan Posch has endured a difficult start to the 2026 World Cup, suffering an untimely broken jaw.

>Following a CT scan after the injury sustained during their 3-1 win over Jordan, it was deemed that surgery would not be necessary.

>Posch's diagnosis is more encouraging than initially feared after coach Ralf Rangnick said it could potentially end his tournament.

>The absence of a surgical requirement gives Austria hope that their Mainz defender could return sooner than expected.

>A specially designed mouth guard is being manufactured for the 29-year-old to protect and support the healing process.

>His availability for Austria's next Group J fixture against Argentina will depend on how quickly the mouth guard can be produced.