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Austria's national team has catapulted itself into the World Cup round of 16 after a thrilling comeback!
What happened?
In the group stage match against Algeria, the Austrian national team delivered a 3:3 (1:1) draw for the ages. In stoppage time, Ralf Rangnick's team suddenly looked like the big loser when Riyad Mahrez scored for the Africans in the 93rd minute. But Sasa Kalajdzic scored in the 96th minute to turn the game around and save his team!
The reactions
„I got 500 slaps“, Kalajdzic joked after the game. „I think I need to check if I should go to the hospital with the doc to check for a possible concussion.“ Ralf Rangnick was also completely stunned: „I've never experienced anything like this before.“
The table
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Austria - Algeria | 2026-06-28 | 3:3 (1:1) |
The implications
Both teams are now in the round of 16. The loser is Iran, who had hoped for an Austrian win and now has to go home. Before the game, there were concerns that Austria and Algeria might agree on a draw, as a point each would have been enough to advance. It ultimately ended in a draw, but in a way that no one could have imagined.
The next match is on September 24, 2026, against Israel. The Austrian national team will prepare for the challenge and hopes to continue its winning streak.
