Algeria 3-3 Austria — World Cup

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A 96th-minute equalizer just settled the wildest World Cup grudge match in 44 years.

Algeria and Austria played out a chaotic 3-3 draw that sent both teams through to the knockout rounds.

Forty-four years after Austria colluded with Germany to eliminate Algeria in 1982, this group finale had zero room for collusion. Algeria captain scored a brilliant second-half brace, including what looked like a 93rd-minute winner. But Austria substitute headed in a dramatic equalizer in the 96th minute. The 3-3 draw means both teams finish on four points and advance to the . Austria's intense under repeatedly cracked Algeria's defense, but their own high line struggled against Mahrez's quick transitions. Austria advances to the knockouts for the first time since 1982, while Algeria makes it for only the second time ever.

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Real-money prediction markets saw immediate shifts during the match, with Austria's projected stage of elimination probability falling 13.2% to 82% on the day.
's equalizer came in the 96th minute, just three minutes after scored what looked like the winning goal.
Austria extended their unique World Cup record to 32 matches without ever playing a 0-0 draw in tournament history.
The result sent both teams to the knockouts, marking Austria's first progression past the group stage in 44 years.