Kalajdzic scores in extra time to send Austria through at World Cup

Austria faced Algeria at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas in the final group‑stage match. Both sides were content with a 2‑2 draw, but the deadlock was broken in extra time when Sasa Kalajdzic headed home in the 96th minute to lift Austria.

The result propelled Austria into the knockout round while Algeria and Portugal were knocked out. The match will be remembered as one of the tournament’s most dramatic moments.