Austria, Algeria seal Round of 32 spots after thrilling 3-3 draw at FIFA World Cup 2026
In a nail-biting conclusion to Group J, Algeria and Austria ended their match in a sensational 3-3 draw, both advancing to the Round of 32. Riyad Mahrez shined with a brace for Algeria, while Sasa Kalajdzic salvaged Austria's hopes with a last-gasp equalizer. This marks a significant return for Austria to the knockout stages since 1982. Algeria will now compete against Switzerland, while Austria prepares to face Spain.
In a nail-biting conclusion to Group J, Algeria and Austria ended their match in a sensational 3-3 draw, both advancing to the Round of 32. Riyad Mahrez shined with a brace for Algeria, while Sasa Kalajdzic salvaged Austria's hopes with a last-gasp equalizer. This marks a significant return for Austria to the knockout stages since 1982. Algeria will now compete against Switzerland, while Austria prepares to face Spain.
