FIFA Dismisses Match-Fixing Claims After Dramatic 3-3 Draw Between Algeria and Austria

FIFA will not investigate claims that the final group game between Algeria and Austria was fixed to help both sides progress, according to reports. The two teams played out a 3-3 draw with Austria snatching a 96th-minute equaliser after a lengthy build-up featuring 110 consecutive passes. Critics alleged the match was engineered but FIFA say they have no concerns about the result. Austria manager Ralf Rangnick also rejected talk of a fix, while Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez admitted the late goal felt “awkward” but insisted he had to respect every scoring chance. Austria now face Spain in the knockout round, and Algeria will meet Switzerland with a potential quarter-final clash against Argentina if they advance further.

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