Kalajdzic's late header secures Austria's World Cup survival

Austria and Algeria were locked at 3‑3 after regular time, pushing the match into extra time. Austria took the lead twice but Algeria equalised each time.

In the 96th minute of extra time, Sasa Kalajdzic rose to meet a cross and headed the ball past the keeper, putting Austria ahead 2‑1. The goal sealed Austria's place in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.