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Austria and Algeria qualify for knockout stage after late drama

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Austria and Algeria qualify for knockout stage after late drama
Summary

Austria and Algeria secured their spots in the Round of 32 at the World Cup after a thrilling match on June 28, 2026. Sasa Kalajdzic's goal in injury time equalized the score, canceling out Riyad Mahrez's strike just minutes earlier. Marko Arnautovic had initially put Austria ahead, but Algeria responded quickly with a goal from Rafik Belghali. Austria regained the lead through Marcel Sabitzer, while Mahrez scored twice for Algeria. Austria finishes second in Group J and will face Spain, while Algeria qualifies as one of the best third-placed teams and will meet Switzerland.

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  • •Austria qualifies for the Round of 32 after a dramatic match.
  • •Sasa Kalajdzic scored in the 96th minute to equalize.
  • •Austria finishes second in Group J; Algeria qualifies as a third-placed team.
  • •Austria will face Spain, and Algeria will meet Switzerland in the next round.
  • •The match featured twelve Bundesliga players, including significant contributions from both sides.
Latest Updates
  • 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Algeria 3-3 Austria: Last-minute goal means both progress in World Cup classic
  • 5:57 AMYahoo Sports — Austria and Algeria with dramatic qualification, Messi scores again
  • 5:00 AMBBC Sport — Algeria and Austria both qualify for last 32 after dramatic injury-time goals
  • 4:33 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Austria and Algeria join Round of 32 after injury-time drama
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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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Standings provided bySofascoreAustria and Algeria both advanced to the round of 32 after late goals led to a 3-3 draw in a World Cup classic in Kansas City.Austria took the lead before the half hour m...

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Austria are through to the Round of 32 after ex-Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic's 96th-minute goal cancelled out Riyad Mahrez's strike three minutes earlier for Algeria. The six-goal thriller was eno...

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