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What happened?
FIFA has dismissed allegations of match fixing in the Algeria vs Austria match, which ended 3-3 in the 2026 World Cup. Reports suggested that the two teams had agreed to a draw in their final group stage match to both advance to the knockout stages.
Why does this matter for Algeria?
The match was highly exciting and ended 3-3, with Austria scoring the equalizing goal in the 96th minute, just three minutes after Algeria took the lead with a goal from Riyad Mahrez. The goal was the result of a five-minute build-up and 110 consecutive passes.
What's next?
Austria is set to face a tough opponent in the knockout stages, where they will meet European champions Spain, and if they achieve a major upset, their next task will be to face Portugal or Croatia. In contrast, Algeria will face Switzerland, and the draw for the knockout stages puts them on a potential path to face Argentina in the quarterfinals.
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-28 | Algeria - Austria | 3-3 |
Finally, coach Ralf Rangnick's team finished second, while Algeria finished third to accompany them to the next round. According to the British newspaper Mirror, some critics claimed that the result was deliberately arranged, as Algeria allowed their opponents to equalize in the final minutes of the match.
Recent form: Last result: Algeria 3-3 Austria (2026-06-28).
