liveUpdated 15s agoFollow live as Group J concludes with Algeria and Austria looking to reach the knockout phase in Kansas City.The Athletic Live TeamJune 27, 2026 at 7:25 PM EDTAustria take on Algeria at the World Cup today GettyAlgeria vs Austria — LatestAlgeria face Austria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City today as Group J concludes at the World Cup.The two teams are level in the table with one win each from their first two group matches, and do battle for an automatic place in the round of 32 if they can secure the runners-up spot.But both teams could feasibly go through, with a best third-place team berth also up for grabs.Kick-off: 10pm ET, 7pm PTTV: FS1, Fubo (try for free)Join our match discussion or email us: live@theathletic.comToday’s venue: Arrowhead Stadium Getty ImagesThis is one to confuse travelling fans from around the world: the Kansas City metro area straddles the Kansas/Missouri state line, but the main hub is Kansas City, Mo. But do not confuse that with Kansas City, Kansas. Got it? Me neither.Either way, we know where matches will be played, and there is a slice of history as Arrowhead Stadium, usually home to the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, is the oldest stadium at this World Cup.It has a capacity of a little more than 76,000 and before the start of the tournament, it had not hosted a competitive football match since 2001.It is officially called Kansas City Stadium for the duration of this tournament.Get involved in the chat! Getty ImagesWe’re here to give you all the insights, context and analysis you could ever wish for from every World Cup match — and we want you to share your thoughts too.Which player is your pick to explode in the knockout stage? Is there a team you think is horribly overrated? And who is going to shine in Kansas City today?It’s super easy to share your views. You can join the conversation at the top of this feed or by clicking here, or you can send us an email at live@theathletic.comWe can’t wait to hear what you’ve got for us all.Subscribe to The Athletic There is no better time to be a subscriber to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, you can get your soccer fix with us for the rest of the year with our Champions League and Premier League coverage, along with Europe’s top leagues.Meanwhile, the Formula 1 season is in full swing, plus we have golf, tennis and more on the cards.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.How to watch Algeria vs Austria Getty ImagesToday’s contest will be broadcast on FS1 in the United States and on the BBC in the UK.What time is kick-off? Getty ImagesToday’s match between Algeria and Austria — just like Jordan vs Argentina in the other group game — will kick off at 10pm ET, which is 7pm PT and 3am BST for those of you watching in the United Kingdom.Welcome to our Algeria vs Austria live coverage! Getty ImagesHello, and welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of this Group J finale between Algeria and Austria.After opening the tournament with a 3-1 win over Jordan, Austria lost to Argentina 2-0 on Monday as Lionel Messi scored a brace to break the all-time World Cup goalscoring record. Austria played well but could not find the quality needed in the attacking third to truly threaten Argentina.Conversely, Algeria started with a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Argentina thanks to a Messi hat-trick, before responding with a 2-1 comeback victory over Jordan.Both teams can progress to the knockout stage today.Stay tuned for the latest news, analysis, play-by-play and more from our team of writers.