The race to progress from Group J reaches a dramatic conclusion in the early hours of Sunday as Algeria lock horns with Austria at Kansas City Stadium, with qualification for the knockout rounds hanging in the balance.
Algeria head into the contest full of confidence after producing an impressive comeback victory over World Cup newcomers Jordan. Vladimir Petkovic‘s men recovered from an early setback to secure a 2-1 triumph, with second-half substitute Nadhir Benbouali making an instant impact after being introduced at the interval.
Austria, meanwhile, are looking to recover from a difficult outing against Argentina. Ralf Rangnick’s side suffered a 2-0 defeat in a match where the South Americans could have extended their advantage, although Lionel Messi failed to convert an early penalty.
With both nations chasing a place in the next stage of the tournament, Sunday promises to deliver a fiercely contested encounter as Group J reaches its climax.
Where to watch the match
Fans can watch the FIFA World Cup Group J clash between Algeria and Austria through the following broadcasters:
- Algeria & North Africa: beIN Sports
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- Austria: ORF
- United Kingdom: BBC, ITV
- Germany: ARD, ZDF
- France: TF1, beIN Sports
- United States: FOX Sports, Telemundo
- Canada: TSN, CTV, RDS
Next match | المباراة المقبلة#LesVerts ⭐️⭐️ | #123VivaLAlgérie 🇩🇿 | #WorldCup2026 | #FIFAWORLDCUP pic.twitter.com/DO4RDbJ2eo
— Équipe d’Algérie de football (@LesVerts) June 26, 2026
Probable Lineups
Algeria: Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait Nouri; Bentaleb, Benbouali, Mahrez, Maza, Chaibi; Gouiri.
Austria: A. Schlager; Posch, Danso, Alaba, Laimer; Seiwald, X. Schlager, Schmid, Wanner, Sabitzer; Arnautovic.
