Algeria seeks World Cup revenge against Austria as group stage looms
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Algeria and Austria are set to clash on Saturday in their World Cup group finale, 44 years after the infamous 'Disgrace of Gijon.' In that match, Austria's 1-0 win over West Germany eliminated Algeria from the tournament. This year, both teams understand the stakes, as four points will likely secure advancement as one of the best third-placed teams. Concurrently, matches involving Australia against Paraguay and Egypt versus Iran could also involve strategic outcomes favoring all parties. FIFA's new tiebreaker rules add another layer of complexity to the final games of the group stage.
- •Algeria plays Austria on Saturday, 44 years post-'Disgrace of Gijon'.
- •Four points likely enough for teams to qualify from group.
- •Australia and Paraguay face off with both teams on three points.
- •Iran needs a draw against Egypt for a potential first knockout stage appearance.
- •New FIFA tiebreaker rules complicate final group stage matches.
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Ghosts of Gijon linger as new World Cup format encourages collusion
"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.By contrast, Algeria and Austria will know exactly what is needed when the final group games kick off on Saturday.
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