Algeria faces one of the biggest matches in its recent history when it takes on Austria in the third and final Group J match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Desert Foxes still have a chance to reach the Round of 32 after showing resilience during the group stage. Following a defeat to defending champions Argentina, Algeria bounced back with an important victory over Jordan to keep its qualification hopes alive.

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Algeria chasing a place in the knockout stage

The Algerians know that a positive result against Austria could secure a place in the knockout rounds.

Led by experienced players such as Riyad Mahrez, Aïssa Mandi and Ramy Bensebaini, while also relying on the creativity of young midfielder Ibrahim Maza, Algeria will look to deliver another strong performance.

Predicted Algeria lineup vs Austria

Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Aït-Nouri; Bentaleb, Maza, Benbouali; Chaïbi, Mahrez and Gouiri.

A must-win showdown

Algeria enters the match full of confidence after recovering from its opening defeat to Argentina, but Austria is also fighting for a place in the Round of 32.

That makes this one of the most important and evenly matched games of the final Group J matchday.

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