Algeria have waited 44 years for a shot at World Cup revenge against Austria, but the clash is one of many in the final round of group games where sides could settle for a mutually beneficial outcome.

Algeria have waited 44 years for a shot at World Cup revenge against Austria, but the clash is one of many in the final round of group games where sides could settle for a…

Austria may prefer losing to Algeria in the World Cup, echoing the 1982 Disgrace of Gijón. Polymarket prediction volumes and FIFA's Kraken deal add crypto

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup's expanded format opens the door for best third-placed teams to qualify, upcoming group finales spark concerns that nations could settle for mutually…

The expansion to a 48-team tournament has opened the door to questions over the sporting integrity of the competition once more.

The only previous time the sides shared a group, Austria were accused of conniving with West Germany to ensure both teams advanced in the tournament and Algeria were eliminated