Algeria vs Austria is shaping up to be one of the more exciting World Cup 2026 matches – it’s a winner-takes-all contest to finish Group J in second place. Both sides are on three points, but Austria’s superior goal difference means a draw is enough for them to finish second.
There is also narration here. With Group J finishing last, the teams will know before kick-off whether the side finishing second or third has the easiest opponent in the last 32. Algeria can even choose to play for the tie and third place, and that’s irony at its best.
In 1982, the North Africans were eliminated after West Germany beat Austria 1-0 in the only result to send both European sides through at their expense. The match became known as the “Disgrace of Gijon”, with Algeria feeling cheated by the alleged collusion. 44 years later, will Algeria settle for a draw? Or are they playing to win and get revenge on Austria in the teams’ first meeting since Gijon?
Vladimir Petkovic will be without star striker Mohamed Amoura, who picked up a hamstring injury against Argentina. Austria, meanwhile, are expected to change their attack, with Marko Arnautovic likely to return to the starting XI.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Algeria vs Austria for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Algeria vs Austria for free
Algeria vs Austria is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Algeria vs Austria in USA
American viewers can watch Algeria vs Austria on FS1 and Telemundo (Spanish communication).
You can watch all World Cup games on Fox, FS1 and Telemundo, which are available on cord cutters such as YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Algeria vs Austria Fox One (3-day free trial). Telemundo is available via Peacock likewise.
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How to watch Algeria vs Austria in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Algeria vs Austria free on BBC iPlayer. Live coverage is also available at BBC One TV channel.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Algeria vs Austria in Australia
Algeria vs Austria will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game in the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Algeria vs Austria in Canada
In Canada, TSN will broadcast Algeria vs Austria.
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Algeria vs Austria: Match Information
When does Algeria vs Austria start?
Algeria vs Austria starts at 3.00 BST / 12.00 AEST Sunday 28 June. It is at 10 p.m. ET Saturday, June 27 in the US.
What are the squads for Algeria vs Austria?
Algeria
Goalkeepers: Oussama Benbot (USM Alger), Melvin Masstil (Stade Nyonnaise), Luca Zidane (Granada)
Defenders: Achraf Abada (USM Alger), Rayan Ait-Nouri (Manchester City), Zinedine Belaid (JS Kabylie), Rafik Belghali (Verona), Ramy Bensebaini (Borussia Dortmund), Samir Chergui (Paris FC), Jaouen Hadjam (Young Boys Bern), Aissa ToMandi (Eugaisperille)
Midfielders: Houssem Aouar (Al-Ittihad), Nabil Bentaleb (Lille), Hicham Boudaoui (Nice), Fares Chaibi (Eintracht Frankfurt), Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen), Yassine Titraoui (Charleroi), Ramiz Zerrouki (Twente)
Extenders: Mohamed Amine Amoura (Wolfsburg), Nadir Benbouali (Gyori ETO), Adil Boulbina (Al-Duhail), Fares Ghedjemis (Frosinone), Amine Gouiri (Marseille), Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli), Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord)
Austria
Goalkeepers: Alexander Schlager (Red Bull Salzburg), Florian Wiegele (Viktoria Plzen), Patrick Pentz (Brondby)
Defenders: David Affengruber (Elche), Kevin Danso (Tottenham Hotspur), Stefan Posch (Mainz 05), David Alaba (Real Madrid), Philipp Leinhart (SC Freiburg), Phillipp Mwene (Mainz 05), Alexander Prass (TSG Hoffenheim), Marco Friedl (Werder Bremen), Michael Svoboda (Venezia)
Midfielders: Xaver Schlager (RB Leipzig), Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig), Marcel Sabitzer (Borussia Dortmund), Florian Grillitsch (Braga), Carney Chukwuemeka (Borussia Dortmund), Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen), Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig), Konrad Laimer (Bayern, Patrick Wann), (Bayern PS), Wolfsburg (Bayern) Eindhoven), Alessandro Schopf (Wolfsberger AC)
Extenders: Marko Arnautovic (Red Star Belgrade), Michael Gregoritsch (FC Augsburg), Sasa Kalajdzic (LASK)
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Position |
Team |
DG |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Argentina |
5 |
6 |
|
2 |
Austria |
0 |
3 |
|
3 |
Algeria |
-2 |
3 |
|
4 |
Jordan |
-3 |
0 |
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