Match report
Mahrez double not enough as Austria snatch late 3-3 draw with Algeria
Algeria and Austria shared six goals in a frantic World Cup Group Stage match at Arrowhead Stadium, the sides finishing level at 3-3 after Austria had twice led. The result followed a chaotic finish that saw both teams score in stoppage time, leaving Vladimir Petkovic and Ralf Rangnick with a share of the points on matchday three.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Marko Arnautović put Austria ahead in the 28th minute, finishing off a David Alaba assist, before Rafik Belghali levelled for Algeria right on the stroke of half-time to send the sides in level at 1-1. Marcel Sabitzer restored Austria's lead early in the second half, converting a Konrad Laimer pass in the 55th minute, only for Riyad Mahrez to equalise five minutes later with an assist from Houssem-Eddine Aouar.
Mahrez struck again deep into stoppage time, in the 90th plus third minute, again teed up by Aouar, to put Algeria ahead for the first time in the contest. Austria responded almost immediately, Saša Kalajdzic heading home a Michael Gregoritsch assist in the 90th plus sixth minute to snatch a share of the spoils in the dying moments.
Algeria dominated territory throughout, enjoying 65 percent of possession and edging Austria 12 shots to 10, though the visitors were the more clinical side going forward despite committing seven fouls to the hosts' three.
Riyad Mahrez scored twice, including a stoppage-time strike that briefly looked to have won it for Algeria, earning the match's highest rating of 9.2.
Algeria's 65 percent share of possession underlined their control of the ball, even as Austria proved sharper in front of goal.
Algeria and Austria drew 3–3 (half-time 1–1).
Algeria met Austria in the World Cup (Group Stage - 3). Kick-off was Sunday, 28 June 2026, 02:00 UTC at Arrowhead Stadium. Referee: Ilgiz Tantashev.
Key moments
- 28' Goal: Marko Arnautović (assist: David Alaba) — 0–1 · Watch Marko Arnautović's goal video (28')
- 45' Goal: Rafik Belghali — 1–1 · Watch Rafik Belghali's goal video (45')
- 55' Goal: Marcel Sabitzer (assist: Konrad Laimer) — 1–2 · Watch Marcel Sabitzer's goal video (55')
- 60' Goal: Riyad Mahrez (assist: Houssem-Eddine Aouar) — 2–2 · Watch Riyad Mahrez's goal video (60')
- 90+3' Goal: Riyad Mahrez (assist: Houssem-Eddine Aouar) — 3–2 · Watch Riyad Mahrez's goal video (90+3')
- 90+6' Goal: Saša Kalajdzic (assist: Michael Gregoritsch) — 3–3 · Watch Saša Kalajdzic's goal video (90+6')
Starting line-ups
Algeria (4-2-3-1)
- 16 Oussama Benbot
- 13 Jaouen Hadjam
- 21 Ramy Bensebaïni
- 2 Aïssa Mandi
- 17 Rafik Belghali
- 19 Nabil Bentaleb
- 10 Farès Chaïbi
- 8 Houssem-Eddine Aouar
- 22 Ibrahim Maza
- 7 Riyad Mahrez (c)
- 9 Amine Gouiri
Austria (4-2-3-1)
About this match
On this page: the Algeria vs Austria final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
- Watch Marko Arnautović's goal against Algeria (28').
- Watch Rafik Belghali's goal against Austria (45').
- Watch Marcel Sabitzer's goal against Algeria (55').
- Watch Riyad Mahrez's goal against Austria (60').
- Watch Riyad Mahrez's goal against Austria (90+3').
- Watch Saša Kalajdzic's goal against Algeria (90+6').
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Algeria 3–3 Austria. Explore more on the Algeria and Austria team pages or the World Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Algeria vs Austria?
Algeria and Austria drew 3–3 (half-time 1–1).
›Who scored in Algeria vs Austria?
Marko Arnautović (28') for Austria; Rafik Belghali (45') for Algeria; Marcel Sabitzer (55') for Austria; Riyad Mahrez (60') for Algeria; Riyad Mahrez (90+3') for Algeria; Saša Kalajdzic (90+6') for Austria.
›Where can I watch Algeria vs Austria highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Algeria 3–3 Austria are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.