What happened?

Austria saved their World Cup dream with a last-minute madness, securing a 3:3 (1:1) draw against Algeria. The Austrians took the lead twice, but the Algerians always managed to equalize. It wasn't until the last minute of stoppage time that Saša Kalajdžić scored the decisive equalizer.

How did this game come about?

Before the game, many had speculated about possible agreements between the two teams, as a draw would be enough for both teams to advance. However, Austria's coach Ralf Rangnick had vehemently denied this. The Austrians went into the game with a lot of intensity and took the lead in the 28th minute through Marko Arnautović.

Who were the heroes of the game?

Marcel Sabitzer and Saša Kalajdžić were the heroes of the game for Austria. Sabitzer scored in the 55th minute to make it 2:1, while Kalajdžić scored the decisive equalizer in stoppage time. Ralf Rangnick, Austria's coach, said after the game: „I have no words at the moment, I'm being honest. I think I've never experienced anything like this before.“

What's next?

Austria will face title contender Spain in the round of 16. The Austrians will give everything to keep their World Cup dreams alive. Here are the current stats: | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-28 | Algeria | 3:3 | | 2026-09-24 | Israel | -

Recent form

The Austrians have won 3 games, drawn 1, and lost 1 in their last 5 matches. Their form is good, but they need to focus on the next opponent to maintain their chances.