Austria and Algeria draw 3-3 to advance to World Cup knockout round and send Iran outsend Iran out
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Austria and Algeria played a 3-3 draw in their final World Cup Group J match on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, resulting in both teams advancing to the Round of 32 while eliminating Iran from the tournament.
Iran's hopes of reaching the knockout phase for the first time ended in agonizing fashion after the late goals shifted them outside the best third-placed teams.
This dramatic finish underscores the unpredictability of the expanded 48-team format and sets the stage for Austria's next match against European champions Spain.
