Algeria vs Austria — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 3
Venue
To be confirmed
Date
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Kickoff
Match preview / What to expect
Updated Jun 6, 2026Algeria and Austria close Group J in what could be a straight battle for qualification. The Desert Foxes, back at the World Cup, carry pace and flair through Riyad Mahrez and Mohamed Amoura, with Ramiz Zerrouki anchoring.
Austria, well-drilled under Ralf Rangnick, press aggressively and threaten through Marcel Sabitzer and the energy of Konrad Laimer, with David Alaba leading at the back.
Rangnick's intensity against Algeria's individual quality should produce an open and competitive contest.
Key storylines
- 01Mahrez's quality against Rangnick's high-pressing Austria
- 02Both sides potentially needing a win to advance
- 03Sabitzer and Laimer driving the Austrian press
Prediction
Kickoff editorial call
Algeria 1-1 Austria
Projected lineups
Projected XI — not confirmed
Algeria
Formation 4-3-3- 1A. Mandi
- 2R. Belghali
