Algeria vs Austria Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup Goals & Recap
Algeria and Austria played out an unforgettable 3-3 thriller at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, with both teams scoring in dramatic fashion during stoppage time to advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.
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⚽ Goal Summary & Key Moments
- 28' Goal (0-1): Marko Arnautović opens the scoring for Austria, latching onto a long ball from David Alaba and slipping it under the goalkeeper. [3, 4]
- 45' Goal (1-1): Rafik Belghali equalizes right before halftime, dancing through three Austrian defenders before blasting a ferocious shot into the net. [4, 5]
- 54' Goal (1-2): Marcel Sabitzer restores Austria's lead with a powerful, first-time rocket into the top corner following a sharp cut-back from Konrad Laimer. [3, 6]
- 60' Goal (2-2): Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez levels the game again, tapping home a precise cross from Houssem Aouar. [3, 5]
- 90+3' Stoppage-Time Drama (3-2): After a long spell of slow passing from both sides who seemed content with a draw, Aouar catches the Austrian defense sleeping to feed Riyad Mahrez, who slots in his second goal to put Algeria ahead. [4, 7]
- 90+6' Stoppage-Time Drama (3-3): With Austria facing immediate elimination, late substitute Saša Kalajdžić header-rescues the team with the final kick of the match from a Michael Gregoritsch assist. [2, 5]
📊 Group J Final Standings & Next Matches
The wild 3-3 draw mathematically suited both nations, ensuring they progress from Group J while agonizingly eliminating Iran. [7, 8]
- Austria claims 2nd place in Group J and moves on to face Spain on Thursday, July 2, in Los Angeles.
- Algeria qualifies as one of the best third-placed teams and will take on Switzerland on Thursday, July 2, in Vancouver. [2, 3, 8]
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