Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw
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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- Primary source: BBC
- Published: Jun 28, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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