Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw

The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years.West Germany beat Austria 1-0 in a final group match that sent both sides through and eliminated Algeria.It became infamous because both teams appeared to go through the motions, knowing the result suited them both.Fast forward to the 2026 World Cup and Algeria and Austria met again in their final Group J encounter, knowing a draw would send them both through at the expense