Round 3 ·
Algeria
4-2-3-1
Vladimir Petkovic
HT: 1-1
Austria
4-2-3-1
Ralf Rangnick
Updated:
Half Time
1–1
90 Min
3–3
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Algeria
4-2-3-1 · Vladimir Petkovic
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Austria
4-2-3-1 · Ralf Rangnick
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Austria led twice in a contest that moved from control to chaos, then back again, before both sides settled for a point apiece after a 90th-minute exchange that left the result open right to the end. For readers in Cyprus, the 05:00 EEST finish on Sunday 28 June fitted the early-morning schedule, and the draw delivered a vivid conclusion to a game that never let either bench breathe.
The scoring pattern told the story. Austria went ahead in the 28th minute, Algeria responded in the 45th, and the same pattern repeated after the interval: Austria struck in the 55th minute, Algeria answered in the 60th, then Algeria moved in front again in the 90th before Austria levelled in the same minute. That sequence made the 1-1 half-time score only the halfway point, not the finish line, and it underlined how little margin there was between Vladimir Petkovic's side and Ralf Rangnick's side across the final third of the match. In Cyprus, supporters watching through Cytavision would have seen a contest defined by momentum shifts rather than long spells of safety.
There was also discipline early on, with an away yellow card in the 11th minute setting the tone for an aggressive first half. From there, the structure on both sides looked similar on paper: Algeria lined up in 4-2-3-1 under Vladimir Petkovic, while Austria used the same 4-2-3-1 shape under Ralf Rangnick. The formations did not produce caution; instead, they produced a game in which each team found space to answer immediately after going behind. The 1-1 score at half-time and the final 3-3 line show how evenly the teams traded control across the 90 minutes.
On the table, the draw mattered more to Austria's chase than to the atmosphere of the night. Austria's 4 points from 3 matches keep them second, but the 5-point gap to Argentina is still a clear marker at this stage. Algeria's 4 points and 3rd place leave them level on points with Austria but behind on position, and the 6 goals they scored in 3 matches match the attacking edge that made them dangerous throughout this contest. For Cyprus readers tracking the section through Cytavision, the match delivered the kind of late swing that makes Group J decisive without any need to look beyond the numbers already on the board.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Austria will arrive at Arrowhead Stadium with the cleaner early position in World Cup Group J Round 3, but Algeria will treat Sunday 28 June, 05:00 EEST as a chance to reset their campaign in front of readers in Cyprus and supporters tracking the group race there. The table already gives the frame: Austria sit 2nd on 3 points after 1 match, while Algeria are 4th on 0 after 1. That gap is small in calendar terms, but it is decisive in a section where every point shapes the pressure around the next step.
Ralf Rangnick's side have started with the kind of numbers that invite confidence. Austria have won 1 of 1, scored 3 and conceded 1, and their goal difference of 2 is the strongest mark in this matchup. Vladimir Petkovic's Algeria have the opposite profile after 1 match: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 0 goals scored and 3 conceded. Those figures point to a contest where Austria can lean on rhythm and structure, while Algeria will need a far sharper first phase to alter the balance.
For Cyprus audiences checking the game through Cytavision, the timing makes the fixture easy to place: Sunday 28 June, 05:00 EEST at Arrowhead Stadium. That combination gives the match a clear slot for fans in Cyprus who want a live early-morning watch, and it underlines why the opening spells may matter so much. A side with 3 goals for and 1 against usually carries more immediate authority than one still searching for its first goal, and the standings already reflect that contrast.
Austria's 2nd place gives them the cleaner platform, but Algeria's 4th place leaves them with a straightforward objective: stop the slide and turn their record into something that can travel. Austria have 1 win in 1 match under Ralf Rangnick, and their current points total gives them a margin over a chasing pack that cannot be ignored. Algeria, coached by Vladimir Petkovic, will know that 0 points after 1 game does not define a campaign, yet it does make this meeting a more sensitive test of control, patience and penalty-area efficiency.
Austria's goal difference of 2 also tells its own story, because it means their opening win was built on more than just one moment. Algeria's -3 is the sharper warning sign, since it places extra weight on the first scoreline swing they can force in Round 3. In a group setting like this, a team with a positive goal difference and a perfect points return can often dictate the emotional tempo, while the side still chasing a first point has to find a way to make the game uncomfortable early.
For viewers in Cyprus, the fixture offers a neat early checkpoint in World Cup Group J Round 3: Austria can strengthen a 3-point start, while Algeria can protect their place in the section by changing the tone of their campaign at Arrowhead Stadium. The standings, the goal numbers and the coaches' records all point to a contest where the first sustained spell of control will matter most, and that is why the opening hour should carry real weight.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Algeria: 65%, Austria: 35%.
Marcel Sabitzer made the key pass for the goal!
Michael Gregoritsch provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Sasa Kalajdzic Austria scores with a header.
The cross by Marcel Sabitzer from Austria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Algeria
Philipp Lienhart from Austria sends an effort wide of target
Philipp Lienhart goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Philipp Lienhart but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Philipp Lienhart finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Phillipp Mwene is leaving the field to be replaced by Sasa Kalajdzic in a tactical substitution.
Houssem Aouar is leaving the field to be replaced by Fares Ghedjemis in a tactical substitution.
Algeria managed to score the decisive goal in the dying minutes of the game!
Fares Chaibi made the key pass for the goal!
Riyad Mahrez managed to score from an easy position.
Houssem Aouar provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Riyad Mahrez scores with the right foot!
Houssem Aouar creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Algeria are in control of the ball.
Algeria are in control of the ball.
Austria are in control of the ball.
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Algeria: 60%, Austria: 40%.
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Algeria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Phillipp Mwene relieves the pressure with a clearance
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Algeria are in control of the ball.
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Algeria: 61%, Austria: 39%.
Zineddine Belaid from Algeria is ruled offside
The referee signals a free kick as Florian Grillitsch from Austria trips Riyad Mahrez
Fares Chaibi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Paul Wanner makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nicolas Seiwald creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Marcel Sabitzer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rayan Ait Nouri creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Algeria are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Algeria: 59%, Austria: 41%.
Algeria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Rayan Ait Nouri from Algeria trips Paul Wanner
Paul Wanner makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Ibrahim Maza relieves the pressure with a clearance
Austria are in control of the ball.
Austria are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Algeria: 61%, Austria: 39%.
Austria are trying to create something here.
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Nicolas Seiwald makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Algeria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Algeria are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Algeria
The game is restarted
Amine Gouiri is leaving the field to be replaced by Zineddine Belaid in a tactical substitution.
Rafik Belghali is leaving the field to be replaced by Samir Chergui in a tactical substitution.
Jaouen Hadjam is leaving the field to be replaced by Rayan Ait Nouri in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Algeria: 57%, Austria: 43%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Goal kick for Algeria
A chance presents itself to Kevin Danso from Austria but his header goes wide
Marcel Sabitzer from Austria swings in the corner from the left.
Rafik Belghali from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Austria are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Algeria
Nicolas Seiwald fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Algeria: 60%, Austria: 40%.
Houssem Aouar is penalised for pushing Stefan Posch
Ramy Bensebaini from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Algeria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Algeria
David Alaba is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Danso in a tactical substitution.
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Austria are trying to create something here.
With that goal, Algeria equalised. Game on!
Nabil Bentaleb made the key pass for the goal!
Riyad Mahrez managed to score from an easy position.
Houssem Aouar provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Riyad Mahrez scores with the left foot!
Houssem Aouar creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Algeria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Algeria: 60%, Austria: 40%.
Philipp Lienhart from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Michael Gregoritsch hand-balls
Michael Gregoritsch controls the ball with his hand
Paul Wanner relieves the pressure with a clearance
Philipp Lienhart relieves the pressure with a clearance
A shot by Fares Chaibi is blocked
Amine Gouiri creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Algeria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Stefan Posch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Algeria are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Florian Grillitsch from Austria trips Fares Chaibi
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Algeria: 58%, Austria: 42%.
Konrad Laimer provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Marcel Sabitzer from Austria beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!
The cross by Konrad Laimer from Austria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Algeria: 60%, Austria: 40%.
Austria are trying to create something here.
Fares Chaibi shoots from outside the box, but Alexander Schlager has it under control
Fares Chaibi tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Alexander Schlager
Riyad Mahrez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Algeria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Algeria are in control of the ball.
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Austria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Algeria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Algeria: 58%, Austria: 42%.
Algeria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Austria
Ramy Bensebaini fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Stefan Posch relieves the pressure with a clearance
Algeria are in control of the ball.
Algeria are in control of the ball.
Aissa Mandi from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fares Chaibi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Austria are trying to create something here.
Phillipp Mwene relieves the pressure with a clearance
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Houssem Aouar makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nicolas Seiwald relieves the pressure with a clearance
Romano Schmid is leaving the field to be replaced by Paul Wanner in a tactical substitution.
Xaver Schlager is leaving the field to be replaced by Florian Grillitsch in a tactical substitution.
Marko Arnautovic is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Michael Gregoritsch.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Algeria: 55%, Austria: 45%.
Algeria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Austria are trying to create something here.
Xaver Schlager makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Algeria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Dangerous challenge by Xaver Schlager from Austria. Oussama Benbot on the receiving end of that.
The cross by Marcel Sabitzer from Austria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Fares Chaibi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nicolas Seiwald is blocked
Aissa Mandi from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marcel Sabitzer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Riyad Mahrez from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Algeria: 57%, Austria: 43%.
A fantastic individual effort by Rafik Belghali!
G O O O O O A A L - Rafik Belghali finds the net with the left foot!
Phillipp Mwene from Austria concedes a foul on Rafik Belghali but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Algeria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Algeria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Philipp Lienhart relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alexander Schlager makes a crucial save!
Oooh... that was a sitter! Ibrahim Maza should have scored from that position
Oooh... that was a sitter! Ibrahim Maza should have scored from that position
Good effort by Ibrahim Maza as he directs a shot on target, but Alexander Schlager saves it
Xaver Schlager from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Algeria are in control of the ball.
David Alaba from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Romano Schmid from Austria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Riyad Mahrez
Austria start a counter attack
Xaver Schlager successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Riyad Mahrez is blocked
Stefan Posch from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Algeria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Algeria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Algeria
Phillipp Mwene goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Ramy Bensebaini from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Algeria: 55%, Austria: 45%.
Austria start a counter attack
Close! Fares Chaibi with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
Algeria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Marko Arnautovic from Austria is ruled offside
Marko Arnautovic is penalised for pushing Ramy Bensebaini
Goal kick for Austria
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Stefan Posch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Algeria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Algeria
Romano Schmid from Austria tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
David Alaba from Austria takes a short corner kick from the right.
Jaouen Hadjam from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Austria are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Austria
Ibrahim Maza from Algeria sends an effort wide of target
Ibrahim Maza goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ibrahim Maza but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ibrahim Maza finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Algeria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Xaver Schlager from Austria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Xaver Schlager makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Algeria: 54%, Austria: 46%.
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Riyad Mahrez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Xaver Schlager makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Algeria start a counter attack
Fares Chaibi from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Austria takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Jaouen Hadjam relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Konrad Laimer as he directs a shot on target, but Oussama Benbot saves it
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Austria
Rafik Belghali from Algeria sends an effort wide of target
Rafik Belghali goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Rafik Belghali but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Rafik Belghali finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Ibrahim Maza creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Algeria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Oussama Benbot from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Romano Schmid creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Phillipp Mwene relieves the pressure with a clearance
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Algeria: 52%, Austria: 48%.
Marko Arnautovic from Austria is ruled offside
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Austria managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
Xaver Schlager made the key pass for the goal!
Marko Arnautovic managed to score from an easy position.
David Alaba provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Marko Arnautovic scores with the right foot!
David Alaba creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Algeria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Austria
Algeria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Algeria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Algeria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Algeria: 53%, Austria: 47%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Austria are trying to create something here.
The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
Austria are trying to create something here.
Austria are in control of the ball.
Austria are trying to create something here.
Stefan Posch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Algeria: 53%, Austria: 47%.
Konrad Laimer from Austria is ruled offside
Philipp Lienhart relieves the pressure with a clearance
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Riyad Mahrez wins an air challenge against Marcel Sabitzer
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nabil Bentaleb relieves the pressure with a clearance
Austria start a counter attack
Marko Arnautovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Algeria are trying to create something here.
Nabil Bentaleb makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aissa Mandi from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nicolas Seiwald relieves the pressure with a clearance
Algeria are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Algeria: 53%, Austria: 47%.
Algeria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nicolas Seiwald makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Algeria are in control of the ball.
Philipp Lienhart relieves the pressure with a clearance
Algeria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nicolas Seiwald makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rafik Belghali makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Austria start a counter attack
The game is stopped
Aissa Mandi is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
After violent conduct Marko Arnautovic rightly goes into the referees book
Marko Arnautovic from Austria commits a foul by elbowing Aissa Mandi
Goal kick for Austria
Ibrahim Maza fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Algeria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Algeria: 52%, Austria: 48%.
Riyad Mahrez relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Austria takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Rafik Belghali from Algeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Konrad Laimer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Algeria
Xaver Schlager fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Algeria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Algeria are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Marcel Sabitzer from Austria trips Ibrahim Maza
Algeria take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Austria start a counter attack
Xaver Schlager relieves the pressure with a clearance
Algeria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marcel Sabitzer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Algeria: 56%, Austria: 44%.
Algeria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Fares Chaibi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Austria are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Algeria
A player from Austria takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Fares Chaibi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Austria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Riyad Mahrez is penalised for pushing Phillipp Mwene
Austria take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Phillipp Mwene relieves the pressure with a clearance
Algeria with a potentially dangerous attack.
Algeria are in control of the ball.
Algeria are in control of the ball.
The match resumes with a drop ball
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Austria kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff is at 05:00 EEST on Sunday 28 June 2026 in Cyprus.
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for Algeria or Austria at the time of writing.
The last eight meetings between Algeria and Austria have produced 0 Algeria wins, 0 draws and 0 Austria wins.
This is World Cup Group J, Round 3, at Arrowhead Stadium in the USA.
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