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Austria and Algeria play to thrilling 3-3 draw, eliminate Iran

BBC Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:23 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Austria and Algeria play to thrilling 3-3 draw, eliminate Iran
Summary

Austria and Algeria concluded their World Cup group-stage match with a dramatic 3-3 draw on Saturday. Substitute Sasa Kalajdžić scored a late equalizer for Austria, allowing both teams to advance to the knockout stage while eliminating Iran from the tournament. The match saw a series of lead changes, with Riyad Mahrez scoring twice for Algeria to take a brief lead before Kalajdžić's last-minute goal restored parity. Austria progresses as Group J runners-up, facing Spain next, while Algeria advances as one of the best third-placed teams, set to play Switzerland on July 7.

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By the Numbers
  • •Austria and Algeria drew 3-3 in their World Cup match.
  • •Sasa Kalajdžić scored the equalizer in stoppage time.
  • •Both teams advance to the knockout stage.
  • •Iran is eliminated from the tournament.
  • •Austria will face Spain; Algeria plays Switzerland next.
Latest Updates
  • 5:31 AMBBC Sport — Austria score dramatic late equaliser against Algeria as both progress
  • 5:25 AMESPN — Algeria and Austria's dramatic draw sends Iran out...
  • 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Austria and Algeria reach World Cup knockouts after 3-3 thriller
  • 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Austria and Algeria into knock-outs after dramatic draw
What they're saying
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Algeria and Austria played out an incredible 3-3 draw in Kansas City on Saturday that ensured both teams qualified for the World Cup knockout rounds and eliminated Iran.Austria are in the World Cup knockout round for the first time since 1982 while Algeria have matched their performance at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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Substitute Sasa Kalajdžić scored a dramatic last-gasp goal just one minute after coming on to keep Austria alive in the World Cup with a 3-3 draw with Algeria on Saturday. Both nations advanced to the knock-out stage, but in a very dramatic fashion.

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Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament.

— ESPNby ESPN News Services
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