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Wild three minutes sends Austria to knockout stage
Austria and Algeria have both secured their spot in the round of 32 after an epic final five minutes had the football world on the edge of their seats.
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Austria qualified for the round of 32 after a dramatic finale that also advanced Algeria into the knockout stages. The unexpected parallel outcomes reshape group dynamics and amplify tournament unpredictability for European squads.
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