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

Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw
BBC Sport Sunday 28 June 2026, 21:16 UTC 1 min read
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The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?

The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?
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