Algeria and Austria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw at Arrowhead Stadium in a match that saw both sides refuse to surrender despite going behind. Austria struck first through Marko Arnautovic in the 28th minute, but Algeria responded before halftime when Riyad Mahrez equalized just before the interval. The teams traded goals throughout, with Marko Sabitzer putting Austria ahead before Mahrez restored parity in the 60th minute. Sandro Kalajdzic appeared to have won it for Austria with a 90th-minute goal, only for Mahrez to force a dramatic draw in stoppage time. The Algerian winger dominated the contest, earning player of the match honors with a 9.2 rating after his two-goal heroics. Both teams now sit on four points in Group J with qualification hopes still alive as the group stage concludes.