Algeria’s Rafik Belghali (17) celebrates with his teammate Fares Chaibi (10) after scoring his team’s first goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Algeria and Austria in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, June 27, 2026..
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It was a seesaw battle as the Algerians came from behind twice and then finally took the lead before a last minute equaliser from Austria saw both the teams reach the knockouts. This result means that Iran have now been eliminated.
The Group J match between Austria and Algeria is underway at the Kansas city stadium in Kansas city, on June 28, 2026.
Third-placed Algeria take on second-placed Austria as both sides look to enter the knockouts. Both sides are level on points only separated by their goal difference.
The FIFA World Cup began on June 10 and ends with the final on July 20.