What happened?

The Algeria national team advanced to the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Austria in the third round of Group 10.

The Algeria team raised its score to 4 points, occupying third place in the group, after Rafik Boulebda scored the equalizing goal in the 45th minute, and Riyad Mahrez scored two goals in the 60th and 94th minutes.

Why does this matter for Algeria?

This qualification is a significant achievement for the Algeria team, which is participating in the tournament for the second time in its history after the 2014 edition in Brazil.

What comes next?

The Algeria team will face the Switzerland team in the Round of 32 on July 3 in Vancouver, Canada.

DateMatchScore
2026-06-28Algeria - Austria1-1

Current situation

The last result for the Algeria team was a 1-1 draw with Austria on June 28, 2026, with a recent form of 3W-1D-1L in the last 5 matches.

The Algeria team is currently without key players, as M. Amoura is absent due to injury.

Conclusion

The Algeria team is one of the best 8 teams to finish third in the 12 groups and will face the Switzerland team in the Round of 32 on July 3