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Algeria and Austria share Group J at the 2026 World Cup and meet in the group stage. Both sides are fighting to reach the knockouts. On the FIFA ranking, Austria are the favourite — a 11-place gap.
Algeria - Austria will be played on Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 19:00 ET in Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay). ⏳ Date subject to confirmation.
| Algeria 🇩🇿 | Metric | 🇦🇹 Austria |
|---|---|---|
| #36 | FIFA Ranking | #25 |
| Group J | Group | Group J |
| CAF | Confederation | UEFA |
| Vladimir Petković | Head coach | Ralf Rangnick |
| 5 | WC appearances | 8 |
| Round of 16 (2014) | Best WC | Third place (1954) |
Algeria are by far the toughest opponent for Argentina in Group J. Mahrez (al-Ahli), Bennacer (Milan) and Amoura bring creativity and pace. Second place behind Argentina is realistic; a Round of 16 spot would extend their finest World Cup chapter since 2014.
Under Rangnick, Austria play modern, intense football with high pressing. Sabitzer, Alaba (if fit), Baumgartner and Arnautović form the core. First World Cup since 1998. In Group J they can fight Algeria for second place.
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Start predicting →Yes — Algeria and Austria meet in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group J).
On the FIFA world ranking, Austria (#25) are favoured over Algeria (#36). The gap is 11 ranking places.
Algeria: Round of 16 (2014) (5 World Cup appearances). Austria: Third place (1954) (8 World Cup appearances).
Algeria are coached by Vladimir Petković. Austria are coached by Ralf Rangnick.
Algeria play in Group J. Austria play in Group J.
Last updated: 2026-06-07