Algeria - Austria: score, highlights and statistics

Algeria and Austria collide at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City in a Group J finale that could determine which side advances to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Match Info: Algeria vs Austria

Algeria vs Austria kicks off on 28 June 2026 at 03:00 BST (London time) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, United States, as the third and final group-stage fixture for both teams in Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Where to Watch Algeria vs Austria?

US viewers can watch Algeria vs Austria on Fox Sports 1 on television, with streaming options available through FOX One, Foxsports.com, Fubo TV and Peacock. Spanish-speaking audiences in the United States can follow the action on UNIVERSO (TV) and UNIVERSO NOW (online), while Futbol de Primera Radio provides Spanish-language radio commentary.

In the United Kingdom, no dedicated broadcast channel has been confirmed in the provided listing; fans should check major sports broadcasters closer to the date. Canadian supporters have access through TSN+ online, while Mexican viewers can stream the game on VIX.

Across the rest of the world, the match is available in Argentina on DIRECTV Sports Argentina (TV) and DIRECTV GO (online), in France on beIN SPORTS CONNECT F.R., in Spain and Italy through DAZN España and DAZN Italia respectively, in Australia on SBS On Demand, in New Zealand on TVNZ+, and in Brazil on CazéTV. Poland's public broadcaster TVP Sport also airs the match, with online access via sport.tvp.pl and the TVP Sport App.

Algeria vs Austria - Match Preview

With both sides needing points to secure second place in Group J, the Algeria vs Austria encounter at the Arrowhead Stadium on June 28 is effectively a knockout fixture disguised as a group-stage game.

Algeria are making their first World Cup appearance since 2014, when the Desert Foxes reached the round of 16 in Brazil. Head coach Vladimir Petković has assembled a squad built around the attacking quality of Riyad Mahrez, Mohamed Amoura and the in-form Anis Hadj Moussa, whose winner against the Netherlands in the final pre-tournament friendly signalled that Algeria arrive in Kansas City in strong condition. The key test will be whether that offensive firepower can be unlocked against Ralf Rangnick's disciplined pressing system.

Austria return to the World Cup stage after a 28-year absence - their last appearance was in France in 1998. Rangnick has built a tactically cohesive squad that includes Champions League winner David Alaba, the experienced Marcel Sabitzer and Marko Arnautovic, alongside younger talents like Borussia Dortmund's Carney Chukwuemeka. The Austrians are unbeaten in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 goals in that stretch, and will attempt to control this fixture through their trademark high press and compact midfield structure.

Head-to-Head: Algeria vs Austria

This match in Kansas City will be only the second meeting between Algeria and Austria in the entire history of both national teams - their sole prior encounter also came at a FIFA World Cup, making this a rivalry that exists almost exclusively on the grandest stage in football.

The complete head-to-head record between Algeria and Austria:

• 21 June 1982 - FIFA World Cup - Algeria 0:2 Austria

Algeria - Recent Form

Algeria arrive in Kansas City having won 3 of their last 5 matches, drawing 1 and losing 1, with 9 goals scored and 3 conceded - a record that reflects a team building momentum ahead of a decisive tournament fixture.

The most significant result in their recent run was a 1:0 friendly victory over the Netherlands on 3 June 2026, with Anis Hadj Moussa's strike delivering one of the most eye-catching pre-tournament results of any nation. In March, Algeria drew 0:0 with Uruguay before rolling to a commanding 7:0 win over Guatemala - a demonstration of attacking depth that only strengthened confidence heading into North America.

The less comfortable side of Algeria's form came in January: a narrow 1:0 win over Congo DR was followed by a 0:2 defeat against Nigeria. That result was the only defeat in Algeria's last 5 matches, and Petković has since used the March and June windows to sharpen the squad. Algeria arrive knowing they have the quality to compete - the question is whether they can impose it on a well-organised Austrian defence.

Austria - Recent Form

Austria arrive at the Arrowhead Stadium having won 4 of their last 5 matches without a single defeat, scoring 10 goals and conceding 3 - a sequence that makes them the form side in Group J heading into the final matchday.

The standout result in that run was a 5:1 dismantling of Ghana in March, which demonstrated both the depth of Austria's attacking options and the clinical finishing that Rangnick has instilled in the squad. Austria also defeated South Korea 1:0 in March and Cyprus 2:0 in November, confirming a consistent pattern of grinding out results against diverse opposition.

Even in the June warm-up against Tunisia, when Konrad Laimer was sent off in the 37th minute, Austria showed character to win 1:0 through Marcel Sabitzer's second-half strike. The only blemish in this run is a 1:1 draw at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina in November. Under Rangnick, Austria have become a team that is difficult to beat - and that attribute could prove decisive in a match against an Algerian side that must attack to progress.

Facts and Statistics

5 key facts about the Algeria vs Austria rivalry and their upcoming World Cup encounter:

• Algeria and Austria have met just once in history - Austria won 2:0 at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.
• Austria are making their first World Cup appearance in 28 years, having last featured at the 1998 tournament in France.
• Algeria are participating in their 5th FIFA World Cup and their first since reaching the round of 16 in Brazil in 2014.
• Austria scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches without losing once, an average of 2 goals per game.
• Algeria defeated the Netherlands 1:0 in their final pre-tournament friendly on June 3, 2026 - one of the most notable warm-up results of any side at this World Cup.