FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Algeria v Austria 🇩🇿🇦🇹 | OneFootball

Kansas City Stadium plays host to a fascinating FIFA World Cup 26™ showdown on Saturday as Algeria take on Austria.

Here is everything you need to look out for in the Group J game.

Who is playing today? 👀

There is still plenty at stake in Group J as Algeria and Austria meet in their final FIFA World Cup 26™ group fixture.

Austria enter the match in a strong position after collecting three points from their opening two matches. Ralf Rangnick's side began their campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over Jordan before suffering a 2-0 defeat to Argentina. Das Team know that they will go through if they avoid defeat.

Algeria, meanwhile, have kept their hopes alive after recovering from an opening defeat. The Desert Foxes were beaten 3-0 by Argentina before responding with a crucial 2-1 victory over Jordan. Vladimir Petković's side know that victory would secure qualification, while a draw would leave their fate dependent on other results and the ranking of third-placed teams.

Players to watch 🔥

For Algeria, Amine Gouiri remains the key figure in attack. The striker opened his World Cup™ account against Jordan and received an Attacking Score of 7.9 in the FIFA Power Rankings - powered by Aramco.

Alongside him, veteran Riyad Mahrez will be keen to make an impression having received a Creativity Score of 7.3 in the same match with Jordan.

For Austria, Marcel Sabitzer remains influential having received a Creativity Score of 7.6 in the defeat to Argentina.

Xaver Schlager will also play a key role. The central midfielder received a Defending Score of 8.0 in that victory over Jordan.

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Our prediction 🔮

Algeria 1-1 Austria