Austria's national team has advanced to the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup after a thrilling 3-3 draw against Algeria. Ralf Rangnick, the Austrian coach, comments on the events: „I have no words – I'm being completely honest – about what happened in the last 90 seconds.“

What happened?

The Austrians secured a spot in the knockout round with a dramatic finish against Algeria. After the 3-3 draw and the equalizing goal deep in stoppage time, Rangnick speaks about his feelings.

Why is this important for Austria?

The Austrians have advanced past the group stage for the first time in 44 years. Rangnick is proud of his team: „I've been proud of these guys for four years now.“

What's next?

The Austrians will play their next match on September 24, 2026, against Israel. Here are the current stats: | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-28 | Algeria | 1:1 | | 2026-09-24 | Israel | - |

The Austrians have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1 of their last 5 matches. Rangnick is confident that his team will continue to be successful.