Have Algeria qualified for round of 32 of FIFA World Cup 2026?
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The Desert Warriors won only once in their group games.
A World Cup classic game transpired between Algeria and Austria in the last game of their FIFA World Cup group games. Both sides were at their clinical best on Saturday, settling for a 3-3 draw.
Algeria were heading towards a win. Their stalwart Riyad Mahrez scored a 90th-minute goal. It almost ensured they were winning the match and finishing second in the table, only for Austria to reply in six minutes of injury time.
Suber-sub, Sasa Kalajdzic saved Austria’s blushes. He netted a campaign-saving goal for Ralf Rangnick’s team to finish second in the table.
As the referee blew the final whistle, both sides shared the spoils and concluded their group stage with just a win, a draw and a defeat, respectively.
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Have Algeria qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32?
Yes, Algeria have qualified for the round of 32 for the first time since the 2014 World Cup. Despite marching towards a win, a draw was also enough for the Desert Warriors to confirm their place in the knockout stage.
However, their World Cup 2026 campaign began on a humiliating note. They lost 3-0 to the defending champions before finally picking up the first win of the competition.
Their final encounter saw them have a goal-galore game against Austria. A point was enough to send them through the knockout round.
The Desert Warriors had a respectable group stage performance. They got the job done despite not having lofty ambitions in a group with some big teams. They have confirmed their round of 32 spot.
Where did Algeria finish in the table?
They finished third in group J.
How many games did they win?
They drew, won and lost once.
Have they qualified for the round of 32?
Yes.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.