The final Group J match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Algeria and Austria at the Kansas City Stadium ended in a tight and back-to-back 3-3 draw, earning both teams a place in the last 32.
First half striker Marko Arnautović gave Austria the lead in the 28th minute, but before the end of the first half, Algerian defender Rafik Belghali equalized 1-1 in the 45th minute.
A tough second-half chase In the 55th minute, Marcel Sabitzer gave Austria a 2-1 lead again, but five minutes later, Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez equalized 2-2.
In the extra time, the goals came late in the game, with Riyad Mahrez scoring his second goal in the 90+2 minute to give Algeria a 3-2 lead that almost sealed victory, but in the 90+5 minute, Austria’s substitute Saša Kalajdžić headed home a stunning goal to end the game at 3-3.
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