Algeria and Austria finish 3-3 in World Cup 2026 group match

Algeria and Austria drew 3-3 in their Group J game of the 2026 World Cup at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium. Riyad Mahrez gave Algeria a 3-2 lead deep into stoppage time, but substitute Sasa Kalajdzic equalised minutes later to force the draw.

Both sides moved on to the round of 32: Austria secured second place in the group, while Algeria qualified as one of the tournament’s best third‑placed teams. Algeria dominated possession (65%) and had more shots (12) than Austria (9). The match revived memories of the 1982 Gijón incident for Algerian fans, adding a historic sub‑text to the dramatic finish.