Algeria vs Austria — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Algeria vs Austria kicks off in GROUP J of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Algeria and Austria meet in Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both sides eyeing a crucial three points. Algeria, under Djamel Belmadi, rely on a blend of technical flair and defensive solidity. Their attack is spearheaded by Riyad Mahrez's creativity and Islam Slimani's aerial threat, while the midfield is anchored by Ismaël Bennacer. Austria, managed by Ralf Rangnick, press high and transition quickly, using Marcel Sabitzer's box-to-box energy and David Alaba's leadership from the back. Key battles will occur in midfield, where Bennacer's composure faces Sabitzer's intensity. Algeria need to exploit wide areas, while Austria will look to force turnovers and counter. Both teams are evenly matched, but Algeria's experience in African qualifiers gives them a slight edge. A draw would keep both in contention, but a win could define their path to the knockout stages.

Key players to watch

Algeria

Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli) — The captain and creative hub, his dribbling and set-piece delivery can unlock any defense.
Ismaël Bennacer (AC Milan) — Dictates tempo from midfield, breaks up play and launches attacks with precise passing.
Islam Slimani (Free agent) — Target man with a knack for big goals, his aerial prowess is a constant threat.

Austria

David Alaba (Real Madrid) — Versatile defender and leader, his experience and long-range shooting are vital.
Marcel Sabitzer (Borussia Dortmund) — Engine in midfield, contributes goals and assists with relentless running.
Marko Arnautović (Inter Milan) — Experienced forward, holds up play and finishes clinically.

How to watch Algeria vs Austria — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Algeria vs Austria?

Sun, Jun 28 at 02:00 AM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP J of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Algeria vs Austria?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.