Algeria vs Austria

The second half saw Marcel Sabitzer restore Austria's lead, only for Riyad Mahrez to equalise and then strike again in the 90+3rd minute to put Algeria ahead, before Sasha Kalajdzic completed a dramatic late leveller in the 90+6th minute. Algeria dominated possession with 65%, registering 12 shots and 5 on target with an xG of 1. 62, while Austria mounted their challenge with 10 shots and an xG of 1. 44. Both teams now sit on 4 points, with Austria in second place and Algeria in third, meaning this draw continues to have significant implications for the group's qualification picture.

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matchday 3, Algeria and Austria played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on June 28. Austria took the lead in the 28th minute through M. Arnautovic (assist: David Alaba), but Algeria leveled before half-time through R. Belghali. Marcel Sabitzer restored Austria's advantage in the 55th minute (assist: Konrad Laimer), only for Riyad Mahrez to equalize in the 60th minute (assist: Hossem Aouar). Mahrez then struck again in the 90+3rd minute to put Algeria ahead, before Sasa Kalajdzic completed a dramatic comeback for Austria with a 90+6th-minute equalizer (assist: Michael Gregoritsch), sealing the 3-3 scoreline. Algeria dominated possession with 65%, registering 12 shots with 5 on target and an xG of 1. 62, while Austria had 10 shots and an xG of 1. 44. Both teams finished on 4 points, with Austria sitting second and Algeria third in Group J, making this draw a pivotal result in the race for qualification.