Austria, Algeria Play Out 3-3 Thriller At FIFA World Cup; Both Advance, Iran Out

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Last Updated:June 28, 2026, 09:40 IST

Austria vs Algeria ends 3-3 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup clash, Sasa Kalajdzic scores late as both progress to Round of 32.

Austria and Algeria played out a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday, June 27, with both teams advancing to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The result also confirmed Iran’s elimination from the tournament at the group stage.

Austria rescued their FIFA World Cup campaign deep into stoppage time as Sasa Kalajdzic netted six minutes into added time to snatch a dramatic equaliser. The late goal kept the Austrians alive, while Iran were eliminated, no longer able to finish among the tournament’s best third-placed teams.

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