Algeria has 3 factors that give them the upper hand against Austria in the 2026 World Cup match, which will take place on Sunday.

What are the factors that give Algeria the upper hand?

The Austrian national team suffers from a number of technical problems that prevent it from performing at its best, and the team failed to find a replacement for its injured star Christoph Baumgartner in the midfield.

The brilliance of Riyad Mahrez

The Algerian captain Riyad Mahrez appeared in good form during the last match against Jordan, which made him the subject of great praise from observers and followers.

Petkovic's advantage over Austria

The Swiss coach Vladimir Petkovic, coach of Algeria, has a moral advantage over the Austrian national team, as he had previously beaten them while coaching the Swiss national team.

DateMatchResult
2026-06-03Netherlands - Algeria0-1

Algeria has a good chance of achieving a win over Austria, after achieving an important victory over the Netherlands with a score of 1-0 in the previous match, and now faces Austria in the decisive match, and the Desert Warriors are looking to snatch a qualifying card for the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup