Lionel Messi scored a record-breaking goal as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J finale in Dallas.

Two stoppage-time goals, ghosts of a World Cup scandal from 42 years ago, and a desperately unlucky Iranian side are just some of the takeaways from Algeria and Austria's chaotic group stage finale.

SASA KALAJDZIC’s last-gasp header saved Austria’s World Cup dream but condemned Iran to miss out on the knockout rounds. The result wrapped up the group stages at the tournament with

Follow the live score and updates from Algeria vs Austria in the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the Desert Foxes and Das Team battle for a crucial place in the knockout stage at Kansas City Stadium

There was only one way for both Algeria and Austria to go through to the round of 32 and that was if the match between them, one of two final group stage games of this World Cup, ended in a draw.

In a nail-biting conclusion to Group J, Algeria and Austria ended their match in a sensational 3-3 draw, both advancing to the Round of 32. Riyad Mahrez shined with a brace for Algeria, while Sasa Kalajdzic salvaged Austria's hopes with a last-gasp equalizer.