World Cup 2026 / Algeria - Austria: which channels and what time to watch the match live?

27.06.26 FT World Cup

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The moment of truth has arrived for the Fennecs. Against Austria, Algeria will play for a spot in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup in a showdown that promises to be wide open. Broadcast channels, kick-off time, and what’s at stake: here’s everything you need to know ahead of this decisive encounter.

The moment of truth has arrived for the Greens. Algeria and Austria go head-to-head overnight from Saturday to Sunday in a decisive clash on the third and final day of Group J at the 2026 World Cup. Up for grabs: a place in the round of 16, either by securing second place or by ranking among the best third-placed teams.

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Algeria - Austria: here are all the channels broadcasting the match live:

ENTV

Arena Premium 1 BiH HD
Arena Premium 1 Slovenija
Arena Premium 2 Srbija HD
BarTV Mundial 2
BBC Sport App
BBC Two HD
beIN Connect France
beIN Connect MENA
beIN Connect MENA HD
beIN Sports France 1 HD
beIN Sports MENA Max 2 HD
beIN Sports MENA Max 5 HD
BNT 3 Bulgaria HD
DAZN España
DAZN Mundial 2 España HD
DR TV
Fast Sports 1 Armenia
HRT 2 Hrvatska HD
Magenta Sport
Megogo Futbol 3
NOW Sports HK 4K 617
NPO 3 Nederland HD
NRK 2 Norge HD
NRK TV
Play RTS Sport
QazSport HD
RTBF La Une HD
RTS 2 Suisse HD
RTÉ Player
Sport TV Belarus
SRF Zwei Schweiz HD
SuperSport 3 Albania HD
SuperSport Premier League HD
TRT Spor Türkiye HD
TSN Canada 2 HD
TSN+ Canada
TV4 Play Sverige
TVP Sport Polska HD
VRT Canvas Belgium HD
YLE AREENA
YLE TV2 Suomi HD
ZDF Deutschland HD

A do-or-die match for the Greens

Twelve years after their last appearance at the World Cup, the Fennecs are still in the hunt for the round of 16. Beaten by Argentina in their opening match (0-3), Vladimir Petković’s men bounced back in style with a win over Jordan (2-1). With three points on the board, Algeria currently sits third in Group J and will ideally need a victory to secure second place.

However, a draw could also be enough to continue their World Cup adventure, thanks to the best third-placed teams ranking. The Greens approach this game with confidence, but also with the requirement to be clinical at both ends of the pitch.

Austria looking to avoid any slip-ups

Austria comes into this fixture with an identical record to Algeria: a win over Jordan (3-1) and a loss to Argentina (0-2). Thanks to a superior goal difference, Das Team holds second place going into this final group match.

The Austrians need only a point to keep their position and book their ticket to the next round. However, they’ll likely approach this game with the ambition to take all three points and avoid any last-minute calculations.

The showdown between Algeria and Austria will take place overnight from Saturday, June 27 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Kick-off is scheduled for 03:00 (Algerian time) and 04:00 (French time).

Finally, the two nations haven’t faced each other since the 1982 World Cup, when Austria emerged victorious. Forty-four years later, they meet again in a high-stakes contest with a round of 16 berth on the line.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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