World Cup#Algeria

Algeria draw with Austria and reach Round of 32

Algeria and Austria both progress after a dramatic 3-3 World Cup draw.

Algeria secured a place in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Austria in the final round of Group J fixtures.

The match swung dramatically as Austria scored through Marko Arnautovic and Marcel Sabitzer, while Algeria responded through Rafik Belghali and Riyad Mahrez before Sasa Kalajdzic grabbed a stoppage-time equaliser for Austria.

The result sent both teams into the knockout stage and ended Iran's hopes after a late twist in the third-place qualification picture.

Algeria are now set to face Switzerland in the next round, while Austria meet Spain in another demanding knockout fixture.