Austria draw with Algeria to progress and send Iran homePublished on: June 29, 2026 1:50 AM
Pakistan, June 29 -- Austria and Algeria played out a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday after two stoppage-time goals, a result that sent both sides into the World Cup last 32 and ended Iran's hopes of reaching the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed sides.
The drama reached its peak deep in added time when Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez sparked wild celebrations with what he thought was the winning goal, only for Austria to launch one final attack and snatch an equaliser through Sasa Kalajdzic's header in the 96th minute, seconds after he entered the game. Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" fittingly blared over the Kansas City Stadium's loudspeakers after the final whistle in the Group J finale, as both sides celebrated.
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