Austria and Algeria meet, 44 years after a World Cup disgrace | Football News

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…

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

North African side, who were denied 44 years back when West Germany and Austria colluded to ensure qualification, face similar conundrum in Kansas

Algeria have waited more than four decades for a chance to avenge the 'Disgrace of Gijon' that saw West Germany and Austria conspire to knock them out of the 1982 World Cup.…

Austria and Algeria meet, 44 years after a World Cup disgrace | Football News

A match between West Germany and Austria cost Algeria its bid at qualifying for the second round, and is the reason why all final group stage matches are now played simultaneously