There will be 104 games at this World Cup - and The Athletic is ranking them all as we go along...

There will be 104 games at this World Cup - and The Athletic is ranking them all as we go along...

This is not a new situation for Austria and Algeria, as they were involved in something similar at the 1982 World Cup in Spain. | Football News

There will be 104 games at this World Cup - and The Athletic is ranking them all as we go along...

World Cup 2026 Algeria must beat Austria in Kansas City to seize second in Group J, while a draw is enough to send Austria into the last 32.

The Athletic FC is ranking all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup from worst to best as the expanded 48-team tournament unfolds across three countries.

Minute-by-minute report: Second place in Group J is at stake in the final group stage match in Kansas City. Join Sam Lewis for updates

The winner of this Group J clash guarantee a top-two finish

The 70th game of the 2026 World Cup sees two sides vying for second place in Group J.

There was a dramatic finale to the group stage as Austria and Algeria played out a 3-3 draw that had a huge impact on third-place standings

There will be 104 games at this World Cup - and The Athletic is ranking them all as we go along...