Austria coach dismisses conspiracy talk ahead of Algeria World Cup match
- Austria coach Ralf Rangnick insisted his team will try to beat Algeria, brushing aside any comparisons with the "Disgrace of Gijon" at the 1982 World Cup.
- When the game kicks off in Kansas City late on Saturday – one of the final two group fixtures – both teams will know exactly what they need to do to qualify for the last 32.
- Bizarrely, it could mean losing is the better option as the side that finishes third in Group J would likely avoid European champions Spain, who are projected to top Group H.
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- Austria coach Ralf Rangnick insisted his team will try to beat Algeria, brushing aside any comparisons with the "Disgrace of Gijon" at the 1982 World Cup.
- When the game kicks off in Kansas City late on Saturday – one of the final two group fixtures – both teams will know exactly what they need to do to qualify for the last 32.
- Bizarrely, it could mean losing is the better option as the side that finishes third in Group J would likely avoid European champions Spain, who are projected to top Group H.
Sources: France 24