28.06.2026 09:01
In the third and final matchday of Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Austria drew 3-3 with Algeria after a goal in the 90+6th minute. Following this result, Austria finished as group runners-up, while Algeria advanced to the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
In the third week of Group J of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, Austria faced Algeria. The match played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, USA, ended in a 3-3 draw.
AUSTRIA ADVANCED WITH A GOAL IN THE 90+6TH MINUTE
Austria took the lead in the 28th minute of the match with a goal by Marko Arnautovic. Algeria equalized the score in the 45th minute with Rafik Belghali's goal. Austria went ahead again in the 55th minute with a goal by Marcel Sabitzer, while Algeria equalized again in the 60th minute through Riyad Mahrez. Algeria then took the lead with Mahrez in the 90+3rd minute, but Austria managed to secure a point with Sasa Kalajdzic's goal in the 90+6th minute and avoided elimination from the World Cup.
BOTH TEAMS IN THE LAST 32
With this result, both teams finished the group with 4 points, Austria placed second on goal difference while Algeria finished third. Following the final standings in the group, both teams managed to secure their spots in the last 32 round. Austria will face Spain in the last 32 round. Algeria will compete against Switzerland to advance to the round of 16.
IRAN ELIMINATED FROM THE TOURNAMENT
Meanwhile, Iran, whose continuation in the World Cup depended on the result of this match, was eliminated from the tournament after the two teams drew.