Algeria and Austria play to dramatic 3-3 draw at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Algeria and Austria faced off in their final Group J match at the 2026 World Cup on June 28, ending in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Marko Arnautovic opened the scoring for Austria in the 28th minute, before Rafik Belghali equalized shortly before halftime. Austria regained the lead through Marcel Sabitzer, only for Riyad Mahrez to score again for Algeria. Mahrez seemed to have secured a win with a late goal, but Sasa Kalajdzic equalized in the final seconds. The result allowed both teams to progress to the knockout stage, drawing parallel comparisons to the controversial 'Disgrace of Gijon' match from 1982, although both teams denied any intent to manipulate the outcome.
- •Match held on June 28 at the 2026 World Cup.
- •Algeria and Austria finished 3-3 after two injury-time goals.
- •Marko Arnautovic and Rafik Belghali scored first-half goals.
- •Riyad Mahrez added another for Algeria before Sasa Kalajdzic equalized.
- •Both teams progress to the knockout stage, facing Spain and Switzerland, respectively.
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw
- 9:16 PMBBC Sport — Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw
"The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?
"The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 9:16 PMConspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw
The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 9:16 PMConspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw
The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?
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