Algeria and Austria produced one of the most dramatic matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, drawing 3-3 in a thrilling Group J encounter at Kansas City Stadium. Austria twice took the lead through Marko Arnautović and Marcel Sabitzer before Algeria responded each time, with Rafik Belghali scoring once and Riyad Mahrez netting twice. Mahrez appeared to have won the match in stoppage time, but substitute Saša Kalajdžić headed home a dramatic equalizer in the 96th minute. The result sent Austria through as Group J runners-up and secured Algeria's place in the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.