Algeria 3-3 Austria Analysis: Mahrez’s 93rd-Minute Goal, Kalajdžić’s Reply and a Format Tested to the Limit
Algeria and Austria played out a dramatic 3-3 draw in their final Group J match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Riyad Mahrez scoring in the 93rd minute and Saša Kalajdžić equalizing three minutes later to send both teams through to the Round of 32 while eliminating Iran. Austria advanced as group runners-up with four points and a plus-one goal difference, setting up a knockout clash with Spain, while Algeria progressed as one of the best third-placed teams despite a minus-two goal difference and will face Switzerland.
