World Cup Group Stage - 3
Algeria 3 - 3 FT Austria
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Arnautovic 11'
M. Arnautovic (D. Alaba) 28'
45' R. Belghali
HT
↓ M. Arnautovic ↑M. Gregoritsch 46'
↓ X. Schlager ↑F. Grillitsch 46'
↓ R. Schmid ↑P. Wanner 46'
M. Sabitzer (K. Laimer) 55'
60' R. Mahrez (H. Aouar)
↓ D. Alaba ↑K. Danso 62'
71' ↓ J. Hadjam ↑R. Ait-Nouri
71' ↓ A. Gouiri ↑Z. Belaid
71' ↓ R. Belghali ↑S. Chergui
90'+3 R. Mahrez (H. Aouar)
90'+4 ↓ H. Aouar ↑F. Ghedjemis
↓ P. Mwene ↑S. Kalajdzic 90'+5
S. Kalajdzic (M. Gregoritsch) 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Algeria
Goalkeepers
Oussama Benbot 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
3
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Rafik Belghali 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Aïssa Mandi 
MAGNET
121
Activity
121
Activity
117
Passes
4
Duels
Ramy Bensebaini
MAGNET
135
Activity
135
Activity
134
Passes
1
Duels
Jaouen Hadjam 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Midfielders
Farès Chaïbi
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
81
Passes
3
Duels
Nabil Bentaleb
MAGNET
125
Activity
125
Activity
119
Passes
6
Duels
Riyad Mahrez 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.3
Rating
Ibrahim Maza 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
6
Attempts
83%
Success %
Houssem Aouar 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Amine Gouiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Melvin Mastil 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luca Zidane
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Achref Abada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Tougai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zineddine Belaid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Aït-Nouri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samir Sophian Chergui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiz Zerrouki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hicham Boudaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yassine Titraoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anis Hadj Moussa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adil Boulbina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Nadhir Benbouali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Farès Ghedjemis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Austria
Goalkeepers
Alexander Schlager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Stefan Posch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philipp Lienhart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Alaba 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Phillipp Mwene 
NPC
95
Minutes
95
Minutes
28%
Pass Acc
6
Rating
Midfielders
Nicolas Seiwald
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xaver Schlager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Konrad Laimer
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Romano Schmid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Marcel Sabitzer
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Marko Arnautović
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Florian Wiegele
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Patrick Pentz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kevin Danso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Affengruber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Friedl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Svoboda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Prass
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Grillitsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Wanner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carney Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dejan Ljubičić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Schöpf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Wimmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Gregoritsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saša Kalajdžić
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
0
Rating
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Arrowhead Anarchy: Austria and Algeria Trade Stoppage-Time Blows in 3-3 Classic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A staggering sequence of six lead changes and tied periods culminated in unparalleled stoppage-time drama, proving exactly why this tournament captivates the globe.
The First Half Sparring
Algeria dominated possession straight from the kickoff, confidently stringing passes together and pressing high up the pitch. However, it was the European side that drew first blood. M. Arnautovic stunned Arrowhead Stadium with a clinical finish in the 28th minute, punishing a momentarily disjointed backline after a brilliant setup from D. Alaba. The Stakes were astronomical in this crucial Group Stage clash, with both sides locked on four points and desperate for a foothold in the knockout rounds. Despite falling behind against the run of play, the North African outfit kept their composure. Right on the stroke of halftime, Rafik Belghali stepped up to restore the Balance, burying a crucial equalizer that shifted the momentum entirely and sent the teams down the tunnel on perfectly even terms.
The Goal Flurry
The second half detonated into a pure showcase of attacking Intensity, tearing up whatever tactical blueprints the managers had left. Three goals rained down in a blistering 15-minute spell that left defenders constantly chasing shadows. M. Sabitzer fired his nation back in front in the 55th minute, latching onto a precise ball from K. Laimer to finish with authority. That lead lasted a mere five minutes before Riyad Mahrez answered the call, converting a clever pass from H. Aouar. The Algerian midfield engine was relentless, completing a staggering 705 accurate passes on the night. They kept their opponents pinned back in their own third, turning the centre of the pitch into a dizzying carousel of quick transitions and mounting pressure.
The Stoppage-Time Miracle
Just as the breathless contest seemed destined to fizzle out into a 2-2 draw, the script was spectacularly rewritten. Mahrez thought he had sealed his status as a national hero in the 93rd minute, striking deep into added time for his brace. The bench erupted, assuming all three points were secured. Yet, this World Cup thriller held one final twist. Deep into the 96th minute, S. Kalajdzic rose to the occasion, connecting with a desperate but brilliant ball from M. Gregoritsch to snatch a 3-3 draw at the death. This staggering result leaves both squads deadlocked on four points in the group standings, setting up a tantalising final matchday where a single slip-up could mean a heartbreaking exit from the tournament.
Key Questions
What made Riyad Mahrez the Man of the Match?
Mahrez commanded the pitch, netting a phenomenal brace including a dramatic 93rd-minute strike, and dictating Algeria's relentless attacking tempo to earn top honours.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A relentless attacking mentality saw both sides abandon caution. Algeria dominated the ball, but Austria's lethal counter-attacks kept the game on a knife's edge.
How dramatic was the late winner by Riyad Mahrez?
Mahrez's 93rd-minute goal seemed to be the ultimate decider for Algeria, only for Kalajdzic to break their hearts with a 96th-minute equalizer.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Do or Die in the Group Stage
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Maximum tournament jeopardy makes this a compelling watch, as a desperate Algerian side tries to salvage their campaign against a confident Austria.
The Setup
The situation at Arrowhead Stadium on June 28, 2026, could not be starker. Driven by an off-the-charts Stakes rating, Algeria sit rock bottom of their World Cup group after a heavy opening defeat and must secure points to avoid early elimination. Austria, meanwhile, started their tournament strongly, sitting second with three points and a solid goal difference. While the overall Stars rating is modest, expect a gritty encounter fueled by pure desperation. The European side boasts a strong Form profile, anchored by K. Laimer dictating tempo in midfield, while the North Africans will lean heavily on R. Aït-Nouri for vital width and creativity to turn their fortunes around.
Key Battle
Forget individual duels; this will be a fascinating clash of units. The Algerian forward line must throw caution to the wind to break down a well-drilled Austrian defensive block. Expect the European rearguard to absorb heavy pressure and ruthlessly target the massive gaps left behind by their desperate opponents.
Our Prediction
Austria to take it 2-0. Algeria's absolute need to push forward will play perfectly into Austrian hands. The European side's tactical discipline and transitional speed will punish an overcommitted defence as the clock ticks down.