Algeria vs Austria — World Cup 2026 Group J — Matchday 3: Odds & Prediction

Algeria vs Austria — both sides arrive with realistic second-place qualification scenarios, parallel kickoff to Argentina-Jordan

Kickoff: 26 Jun 2026, 20:00 ET (17:00 PT · 20:00 ET · 01:00 BST (27 Jun))

Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts (cap. 65,878)

Stage: Group J — Matchday 3

Odds: Algeria 2.86 · Draw 3.26 · Austria 2.65

26 Jun 20:00 ET

GILLETTE STADIUM · FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS · 65,878

Algeria

FIFA #37

Austria

FIFA #22

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Editor's prediction for Algeria vs Austria

Leo Weber

Football desk editor · 22 May 2026 · 6 min read

The Group J second-place decider. Both Algeria and Austria realistic candidates to finish second behind Argentina. Mahrez vs Alaba — the two captains define the match. Rangnick's gegenpress vs Petković's wide-Mahrez + inside-Amoura combination.

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Why Austria are the favourites

Austria's Ralf Rangnick setup produces the highest-percentile pressing intensity at the tournament. Konrad Laimer (Bayern Munich), Marcel Sabitzer (Borussia Dortmund) and Xaver Schlager (RB Leipzig) anchor the central midfield with elite top-five-league experience.

Algeria's set-piece routines from Mahrez are the squad's main attacking weapon. Austria's centre-back pairing (Lienhart, Danso) is among the four best aerial defensive units at the tournament.

Where Austria can get hurt

Mohamed Amoura finished CAF qualifying as the highest-scoring player worldwide with 10 goals. The Wolfsburg striker has tournament-pressure quality and the dribbling acceleration that Austria's high-press setup is vulnerable against on transitions.

Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) at left-back is the squad's most-improved player in the past 12 months. His overlapping runs combined with Mahrez's inside cuts produces 2v1 situations that Austria's right-back must manage with help — which often means the central midfield drops back.

The pick

Both teams to score Yes at 1.85 is the value entry. Both sides will commit to attack; both have elite individual quality. Modal scoreline 2-1 or 1-1. Stake 1.5%.

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Both teams to score

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Head-to-head

No previous meetings.

Algeria and Austria have not met in senior international football.

Predicted lineups

Algeria XI (4-3-3) · Vladimir Petković

L. Zidane · Mandi, Bensebaini, Touba, Aït-Nouri · Bentaleb, Bennacer · Mahrez (c), Belaïli, Amoura · Bounedjah

Out: —

Austria XI (4-2-2-2) · Ralf Rangnick

Schlager · Posch, Lienhart, Danso, Mwene · Seiwald, X. Schlager · Sabitzer, Baumgartner · Wimmer, Arnautović

Out: —

Frequently asked questions

What time does Algeria vs Austria kick off?⌄

Algeria vs Austria kicks off on 26 Jun 2026, 20:00 ET. That is 17:00 PT · 20:00 ET · 01:00 BST (27 Jun). The venue is Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, capacity 65,878.

Who is the favourite to win?⌄

Austria are the favourite at consensus odds around 2.6. The draw is priced around 3.2.

What is the group situation heading into the match?⌄

This is Matchday 3, the final group-stage round. Both teams in Group J arrive with their qualification position partially or fully decided, but the group winner and runner-up determination plus third-place tiebreaker mathematics may still be in play.

Will Luca Zidane play?⌄

Luca Zidane is in the squad and is expected to start. He plays his club football at Granada.

How can I watch Algeria vs Austria?⌄

Broadcast rights for the World Cup 2026 vary by region. In the UK, BBC and ITV split the package; in Germany ARD and ZDF; in the US FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). Streaming is available via the respective broadcasters' platforms.