Austria draw with Algeria in World Cup thriller to advance and dispatch Iran home
Create us preferred on Google Mohammad Mohebbi #8 and Mehdi Ghayedi #10 of IR Iran respond after the 1-1 draw during the Fifa World Cup 2026
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Austria draw with Algeria in World Cup thriller to advance and dispatch Iran home
Create us preferred on Google Mohammad Mohebbi #8 and Mehdi Ghayedi #10 of IR Iran respond after the 1-1 draw during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Collective G fit between Egypt and IR Iran at Seattle Stadium on June 26, 2026 in Seattle, Washington, US. — AFP KANSAS URBAN: Austria and Algeria played out a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday after two stoppage-time goals, a outcome that sent both sides into the World Cup last 32 and ended Iran's hopes of reaching the knockout step as one of the best third-placed sides.
The drama reached its summit deep in added time when Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez sparked wild celebrations with what he thought was the winning aim, only for Austria to initiate one ultimate strike and snatch an equaliser through Sasa Kalajdzic's header in the 96th minute, seconds after he entered the game.
Journey's "Don't Halt Believin'" fittingly blared over the Kansas Urban Stadium's loudspeakers after the ultimate whistle in the Collective J finale, as both sides celebrated.
Argentina topped the collective, while Austria finished second and will confront Spain in the knockout step. Algeria advanced as one of the best third-placed sides and will encounter Switzerland.
The two teams kicked off grade on three points, with a draw enough to dispatch Austria and Algeria into the Round of 32.
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