Austria's national team has celebrated its biggest World Cup success in over 40 years. The team of coach Ralf Rangnick played a 3:3 draw against Algeria and thus advanced to the round of 16.

What happened in the game?

The game was a crazy exchange of blows between Austria and Algeria. Austria's offensive player Michael Gregoritsch struggled with tears after the game ended 3:3.

The players' reactions

Austria's TV commentator Daniel Warmuth was uncontrollable after the game. „Ja bist du deppat?! Mich beutelt es komplett durch!“, he shouted into the microphone.

The table

GameResult
Austria - Algeria3:3
Iran - ......

Austria is now in the round of 16 and will face title candidate Spain. Algeria has drawn a presumably easier opponent in Switzerland.

The future

Austria's national team has qualified for the round of 16. The next games will be decisive for the further course of the tournament. Last result: Algeria 1-1 Austria (2026-06-28). Next match: vs Israel (2026-09-24)