AlgeriavsAustria

Algeria and Austria drew 3–3. Goalscorers — Algeria: R. Belghali 45', R. Mahrez 60', R. Mahrez 90'+3; Austria: M. Arnautovic 28', M. Sabitzer 55', S. Kalajdzic 90'+6.

Algeria met Austria in Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, June 28, 2026. It is one of the six matches in Group J, where the four sides each play three games and the top two advance directly to the Round of 32. With the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progressing, points here carry real weight from the opening whistle.

Austria go in ranked 23rd in the FIFA World Ranking to Algeria's 28th — a gap of 5 places that is narrow enough that form, fitness and the occasion may matter more than seeding. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Algeria of CAF against Austria of UEFA — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

Algeria are one of Africa's most decorated footballing nations, with a proud history that includes winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 with a dominant, unbeaten run. Les Fennecs play an attacking, possession-based style and possess a squad with significant European league experience.

Austria have re-established themselves as a competitive European force under Ralf Rangnick, whose intense pressing style has transformed the team into one of the most tactically disciplined sides in Europe. Das Team impressed at Euro 2024 with aggressive, high-energy performances that troubled top opponents.

Algeria: Algeria have appeared at four World Cups: 1982, 1986, 2010, and 2014. Austria: Austria have appeared at seven World Cups, with their best result being third place in 1954 in Switzerland.

The match is scheduled at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 02:00 AM (10:00 PM ET).