Austria's national football team has qualified for the World Cup round of 16 after a thrilling 3-3 draw against Algeria. The Austrians took the lead through Marko Arnautović, before the Algerians equalized through Rafik Belghali.

What happened in the game?

The match was very intense from the start. The Algerians started energetically and pushed for the equalizer. After Farès Chaibi hit the post and Ibrahim Maza failed to score against Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager, Belghali scored the 1-1 equalizer.

The goals and the players

The goals for Austria were scored by Marko Arnautović, Marcel Sabitzer, and Saša Kalajdžić. The goals for Algeria were scored by Rafik Belghali and Riyad Mahrez. Austria's coach Ralf Rangnick had emphasized before the game that his team would not play for a draw.

The impact on the World Cup

The entry into the round of 16 is an important step for Austria's national team. The Austrians will face Spain in the next round. The current data on the World Cup: | Date | Event | | --- | --- | | 2026-06-28 | Last game: Algeria 1-1 Austria | | 2026-09-24 | Next game: Austria vs. Israel |

The Austrians have achieved 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 games. The fans now hope for a successful World Cup campaign for their team.