Algeria vs Austria prediction 28.06.2026 | World Cup

Algeria enters this one on the back of a crucial 2-1 comeback victory against Jordan in California.

The Desert Foxes bounced back spectacularly from their opening 3-0 defeat to Argentina, keeping their knockout stage dreams fully alive in Group J.

Vladimir Petković’s men have displayed solid overall form heading into the tournament, having lost only twice in their last 10 matches across all competitions.

Star forward Amine Gouiri has been their main man in attack, boosting his total goal contributions to six goals in his last eight international appearances following his dramatic 82nd-minute winner on Monday night.

However, the squad will have to cope with a noticeable absentee in midfield, as Ramiz Zerrouki is majorly doubted due to a knock sustained before being substituted at half-time against Jordan.

Austria enters this one on the back of a tough 2-0 defeat against reigning world champions Argentina in Texas.

Das Team fought valiantly but could not contain a clinical Lionel Messi, leaving their qualification destiny resting on this final group stage fixture.

Ralf Rangnick's men have experienced mixed fortunes recently, snapping an impressive four-match winning run across all competitions with that latest setback.

Talismanic midfielder Marcel Sabitzer remains the primary focal point of the engine room, having driven their tournament form by anchoring the squad on his historic 100th international appearance.

However, the squad continues to deal with a highly noticeable absentee in their midfield line, as RB Leipzig star Christoph Baumgartner was ruled completely out of the tournament due to a severe thigh injury suffered right before the competition.