Algeria 3-3 Austria
Algeria and Austria served up a wild 3-3 draw in Kansas City, with a goal in the 96th minute, and both teams reach the round of 32.
How the match went
What a game this was, a 6-goal thriller that swung one way and then the other.
Austria's forward Marko Arnautovic got it going in the 28th minute to make it 0-1.
But Algeria hit back through Mohammed Belghali right before the break to tie it 1-1 at half-time.
Then it really opened up, as Austria's Marcel Sabitzer struck in the 55th minute for 1-2.
Algeria's Riyad Mahrez made it 2-2 in the 60th minute, and the game was end to end.
Mahrez then thought he had won it, scoring in the 93rd minute to put Algeria 3-2 up right at the end.
But there was one more twist, because Austria's Sasa Kalajdzic equalised in the 96th minute to make it 3-3.
It finished 3-3, and the best part is that both teams still go through to the round of 32.
Key moments
- ⚽ 28' Arnautović (Austria)
- ⚽ 45' Belghali (Algeria)
- ⚽ 55' Sabitzer (Austria)
- ⚽ 60' Mahrez (Algeria)
- ⚽ 90+3' Mahrez (Algeria)
- ⚽ 90+6' Kalajdžić (Austria)
Goals in the order they were scored.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Saturday, June 27
- Kickoff Time
- 21:00 (Chicago time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group J
- Attendance
- 69,045
- Referee
- Ilgiz Tantashev (Uzbekistan)
What's next for Algeria?
Algeria finish 3rd in Group J but go through as one of the 8 best 3rd-place teams.
After this crazy draw, that point turned out to be golden.
So Algeria are into the round of 32, and their tournament rolls on.
What's next for Austria?
Austria finish 2nd in Group J and are through to the round of 32.
That late Sasa Kalajdzic goal made sure of 2nd place in a group that went down to the wire.
It is Austria's first knockout round in a long time, so there is plenty to celebrate.
Common questions
Where and when was Algeria vs Austria played?
The game was played on June 27, 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. It was the final Group J match for both teams at the 2026 World Cup.
What was the final score of Algeria vs Austria?
The game finished 3-3. It was 1-1 at half-time, then both teams traded goals in a wild second half.
Who scored for Algeria against Austria?
Mohammed Belghali scored in the 45th minute, and Riyad Mahrez scored twice, in the 60th and the 93rd. Mahrez nearly won it with that late goal.
Who scored for Austria against Algeria?
Marko Arnautovic scored in the 28th minute and Marcel Sabitzer in the 55th. Sasa Kalajdzic then equalised in the 96th minute to make it 3-3.
What happens to Algeria and Austria next?
Austria finished 2nd in Group J and go through to the round of 32. Algeria finished 3rd but also went through as one of the best 3rd-place teams.