Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw
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- Austria face Spain in the round of 32 in Los Angeles on 2 July, while Algeria take on Switzerland in Vancouver on 3 July.
Why it matters: Iran's elimination at the group stage despite holding their own fate in their hands — they drew 1-1 with Egypt in their parallel match — will intensify scrutiny of FIFA's tournament integrity protocols, while Algeria and Austria advance to face Spain and Switzerland respectively, both carrying the baggage of a result their own managers had to publicly defend within minutes of the final whistle.
