Algeria and Austria draw 3-3 in World Cup group stage thriller
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:10 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Algeria and Austria played to a 3-3 draw in a dramatic Group J match at Kansas City Stadium, securing their places in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Despite requiring a win, Algeria rallied back from two deficits with late goals from Rafik Belghali and Riyad Mahrez. Austria managed to hold on for a draw that guaranteed them second place in the group on goal difference. This match was not without historical significance, echoing the controversial 1982 encounter between the two teams. Algeria will now face Switzerland in the next round.
- •Match ended 3-3, securing progression for both teams.
- •Riyad Mahrez scored twice for Algeria, including a late goal.
- •Austria needed only a draw to advance, now facing playoffs.
- •Match recalled the infamous 1982 World Cup meeting.
- •Algeria will compete against Switzerland in the Round of 32.
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rayan Ait-Nouri and Algeria secure Round of 32 qualification after thrilling draw
"A breathless Group J finale at Kansas City Stadium produced one of the most dramatic matches of the 2026 World Cup, as Algeria and Austria traded blows in a six-goal thriller that ended 3-3.With Argen...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 4:11 PMVote for Goal of the Matchday – MLS Matchday 30
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 10:09 AMHow Nashville SC's Hany Mukhtar set the tone in win over Sporting KC
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 6:34 AMNashville SC vs Sporting Kansas City
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 4:56 AMSt. Louis CITY SC clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot- MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 4:01 AMJack Jasinski scores in stoppage time as Earthquakes tie Real Salt Lake 1-1 to up unbeaten run to 8
- MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 2:43 AMMukhtar and Nájar each have 1 goal, 1 assist, Nashville beats Sporting KC 4-0