Algeria, Austria and World Cup
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Algeria will take on Austria in its final game, and a win for either side will take them to six points and help them qualify as the second-placed team. If the match ends in a draw, Austria will go through due to a better goal difference, while Algeria will sit third and be in a good position to qualify as one of the eight best-placed teams.
Austria and Algeria both need a result to advance, but coaches insist they are playing to win, not for a draw, in the World Cup's final group match.
The World Cup group stage ends Saturday with Groups J, K and L returning to the pitch, and the stars will be out in force. First up is a match between Panama and England, with Harry Kane aiming to become the Three Lions' all-time World Cup scoring leader.
Here is Algeria's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.
Spain's Group H title created a bizarre World Cup scenario where both Austria and Algeria may benefit from not winning their final group stage match.
In the final group match between Algeria and Austria, both sides may actually prefer not to win. For Austria, a narrow defeat currently looks more appealing than a draw or a victory. After two matchdays,
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