Late injury-time goals reshape the ending as Algeria and Austria draw 3-3

In the third round of the 2026 World Cup group stage, Algeria and Austria played out a 3-3 draw. Marko Arnautović was booked in the 11th minute, and in the 28th minute he converted a D. Alaba assist to give Austria a 1-0 lead.

Algeria levelled before the end of the first half. In the 45th minute, R. Belghali scored to make it 1-1, and the sides went into the break all square.

The score kept changing after halftime. In the 55th minute, Marcel Sabitzer finished a K. Laimer assist to put Austria back in front, and in the 60th minute R. Mahrez scored from an H. Aouar assist to bring Algeria back to 2-2.

Stoppage time brought the decisive swings of the match. In the 90+3rd minute, R. Mahrez scored again from another H. Aouar assist to give Algeria a 3-2 lead, but in the 90+6th minute S. Kalajdzic finished a M. Gregoritsch assist to make it 3-3 at full time.

Match stats showed Algeria with 65% possession to Austria’s 35%. Expected goals were 1.62 for Algeria and 1.44 for Austria. Algeria had 12 shots to Austria’s 10, with 5 shots on target to 3. Passing accuracy was 94% for Algeria and 87% for Austria. Algeria won no corners, while Austria had 3; Algeria were caught offside once, Austria 3 times; Algeria made 0 saves, Austria 2; and fouls were 3 for Algeria and 7 for Austria.

Looking back at the previous round, Algeria beat Jordan 2-1 in round 2 of the group stage, while Austria lost 0-2 to Argentina in round 2. In the current Group J table, Austria are 2nd with 4 points from 3 matches, a goal difference of 0, and are currently marked by the official standings as in the round of 32 zone. Algeria are 3rd with 4 points from 3 matches and a goal difference of -2.