Algeria 0-0 Austria Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cautious Start Keeps Group J Showdown Deadlocked

The referee calls for the first hydration break in Kansas City. It's been a cagey affair with few clear-cut chances, and the fans make their frustration heard as both sides struggle to find an attacking spark. Everything remains finely poised heading into the remainder of the first half.

We are underway in Kansas City! The Desert Foxes immediately look to seize the initiative, while Austria remain composed knowing a positive result could be enough to secure their place in the Round of 32. An intriguing battle awaits.

A. Schlager, Mwene, Alaba, Lienhart, Posch, X. Schlacger, Seiwald, Sabitzer, Schmid, Laimer, Arnautovic

Benbot; Hadjam, Mandi, Bensebaini, Belghali, Aouar, Bentaleb, Chaibi, Maza, Mahrez (C), Gouiri

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be telecast live on Unite8 Sports network on television. For live streaming, one can catch the action on the Zee5 app and website.

Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Stage: Group Stage (Group J)

Kickoff Time: 10:00 PM local time (EDT) / 7:30 AM IST (on June 28)

Venue: Kansas City Stadium

Greetings, we are back with our FIFA World Cup 2026 live blog as Algeria and Austria face-off in the Group J decider. The action is about to begin, so stay tuned for all the live updates from Kansas City Stadium.