Algeria vs Australia — World Cup 2026

Tale of the tape.

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Three duels that decide it.

// Striker vs Right-back · The physical duel

Amin Chiakha

#9 · FC Copenhagen

VS

S. Posch

#5 · Bologna

Chiakha's directness and physical presence will test Posch's concentration in a fixture where Algeria's intensity could expose lapses in defensive organisation. Posch's experience at Bologna gives him the tools to contain, but Chiakha thrives on chaos—expect early tactical fouls.

// Midfield playmaker duel · The tempo setter

H. Boudaoui

#14 · Nice

VS

F. Grillitsch

#10 · Valladolid

Two midfield architects with contrasting philosophies: Boudaoui orchestrates from Nice's fluid setup, while Grillitsch is Rangnick's metronomic engine. Whoever controls possession in the middle third shapes the entire match—this is the battleground.

// Left-back vs Right winger · The explosive flank

R. Aït-Nouri

#15 · Wolves

VS

C. Baumgartner

#19 · RB Leipzig

Aït-Nouri's athleticism and Wolves pedigree versus Baumgartner's RB Leipzig intensity—a high-tempo wing duel where Algeria's defensive shape will be tested by Austria's pressing. Baumgartner's directness could expose gaps in Algeria's back line.

Intensity vs. Geometry: Petković's North African press meets Rangnick's Austrian blueprint

Algeria arrives with the grit of Ligue 1 and Bundesliga's physical edge, seeking early dominance through aggression. Australia brings Rangnick's geometric pressing and Bayern Munich's tempo—a clash between intuitive intensity and calculated control.

Win probability.

Even-money default — ranks not yet on file.

The bench faceoff.

Algeria · Head coach

V. Petković

Australia · Head coach

R. Rangnick

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Where to watch.

Both line-ups.

Every name in the frame — tap a player for their dossier, or a crest for the full team.

Algeria

ALG · Full dossier →

Goalkeepers3

1M. Mastil16O. Benbot23L. Zidane

Defenders9

2A. Mandi3A. Abada4M. Tougai5Z. Belaïd13J. Hadjam15R. Aït-Nouri17R. Belghali21R. Bensebaïni26S. Chergui

Midfield6

6R. Zerrouki7R. Mahrez10F. Chaïbi14H. Boudaoui19N. Bentaleb24Y. Titraoui

Attack8

8H. Aouar9A. Gouiri11A. Hadj-Moussa12A. Benbouali18M. Amoura20A. Boulbina22I. Maza25F. Ghedjemis

Austria

AUT · Full dossier →

Goalkeepers3

1A. Schlager12F. Wiegele13P. Pentz

Defenders10

2D. Affengruber3K. Danso5S. Posch8D. Alaba15P. Lienhart16P. Mwene20K. Laimer22A. Prass23M. Friedl25M. Svoboda

Midfield12

4X. Schlager6N. Seiwald9M. Sabitzer10F. Grillitsch11M. Gregoritsch17C. Chukwuemeka18R. Schmid19D. Ljubičić19C. Baumgartner21P. Wimmer24P. Wanner26A. Schöpf

Attack2

7M. Arnautovic14S. Kalajdzic