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Algeria vs Austria — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 3
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
- 3M. Tougai
- 4R. Bensebaïni
- 5R. Aït-Nouri
- 6N. Bentaleb
- 7R. Zerrouki
- 8H. Aouar
- 9R. Mahrez
- 10A. Gouiri
- 11M. Amoura
Austria
Formation 4-2-3-1- 1P. Pentz
- 2S. Posch
- 3K. Danso
- 4D. Alaba
- 5P. Mwene
- 6N. Seiwald
- 7K. Laimer
- 8M. Sabitzer
- 9C. Baumgartner
- 10P. Wanner
- 11M. Arnautovic
Team news
Algeria
- Mahrez and Amoura lead the Algerian attack
- Bensebaïni anchors the defence
Austria
- Sabitzer the creative force for Austria
- Alaba marshals the back line
Sources
Preview is editorial. Projected lineups are not confirmed team sheets.
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