Austria face Algeria with knockout stage on the line
Sunday is it
Austria face Algeria on Sunday in Kansas City. One match decides the knockout stage. A win or a draw sends your team through (1) (4). The stakes could not be simpler.
Amoura out for Algeria
Algeria will be without Mohamed Amoura. The forward has a hamstring injury and is unavailable for the decider (1). Amoura is one of their most dangerous players, his absence shifts the shape of Algeria's attack.
Petkovic under fire
Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic is catching heat before the biggest match of their campaign. French outlet RMC Sport questions his tactical choices, arguing the team's football does not match the talent in the squad (3). The criticism comes at exactly the wrong time for Algeria.
Sources
- 1. soccernews.com — Prediction: Algeria vs Austria
- 3. rmcsport.bfmtv.com — Coupe du monde 2026: un jeu pas à la hauteur de l’effectif, pourquoi les choix de Petkovic sont-ils critiqués ?
- 4. ole.com.ar — Argelia vs. Austria, por el Mundial 2026: hora, cómo ver y probables formaciones