World Cup 2026: Algeria, Austria advance after draw as Iran crash out in group stage
Key takeaways
- Austria fought back to salvage a dramatic 3-3 draw with Algeria in their final World Cup Group J match on Saturday, with two stoppage-time goals securing both teams a place in the Round of 32 and eliminating Iran.
- Issued on: 28/06/2026 - 06:16Modified: 28/06/2026 - 06:23
- By: FRANCE 24 Algeria's Rafik Belghali celebrates with his teammate Fares Chaibi after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup Group J match between Algeria and Austria in Kansas City, June 27,2026.
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Austria fought back to salvage a dramatic 3-3 draw with Algeria in their final World Cup Group J match on Saturday, with two stoppage-time goals securing both teams a place in the Round of 32 and eliminating Iran. Argentina topped the group, while Austria finished second and Algeria advanced among the best third-placed teams.
Issued on: 28/06/2026 - 06:16Modified: 28/06/2026 - 06:23
By: FRANCE 24 Algeria's Rafik Belghali celebrates with his teammate Fares Chaibi after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup Group J match between Algeria and Austria in Kansas City, June 27,2026. © Reed Hoffmann, AP 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.