World Cup 2026: Algeria and Austria advance after dramatic draw, knock Iran out of group stage

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World Cup 2026: Algeria and Austria advance after dramatic draw, knock Iran out of group stage
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Austria fought back to salvage a dramatic 3-3 draw with Algeria in their final World Cup Group J match on Saturday, with two stoppage-time goals securing both teams a place in the Round of 32 and eliminating Iran. Argentina topped the group, while Austria finished second and Algeria advanced among the best third-placed teams.

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