Algeria, Austria both advance to World Cup knockout round after thrilling draw
Algeria and Austria have advanced to the World Cup knockout round after a thrilling 3-3 draw in their group-stage finale. The match was tied 2-2 in the closing minutes, but Riyad Mahrez scored his second goal in stoppage time, only for Sasa Kalajdzic to equalize moments later. Both teams will now move on to the Round of 32, with Austria facing Spain and Algeria facing Switzerland.
- ▪Algeria and Austria drew 3-3 in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both teams to advance to the knockout round.
- ▪The match was marked by a dramatic finish, with Riyad Mahrez scoring in stoppage time, only for Sasa Kalajdzic to equalize moments later.
- ▪Austria will face Spain in the Round of 32, while Algeria will face Switzerland.
- ▪The draw eliminated Iran from the tournament, which would have advanced as one of the best third-place teams if Austria or Algeria had won.
- ▪Algeria became the ninth of 10 teams from Africa to advance to the knockout round.
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World Cup 2026 Soccer Algeria, Austria both advance to World Cup knockout round after thrilling draw By Associated Press Published June 28, 2026, 12:47 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google KANSAS CITY, Mo. — 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. See Also Meet Jesus Perez, the USMNT deputy who has become an ‘unbelievable gift’ to World Cup squad The game was tied 2-all in the closing minutes, and Algeria looked as if it was content to run out the clock, when Riyad Mahrez scored his second goal with about a minute left in stoppage time.
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