Published Jun 28, 2026, 12:25 AM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 2 sources
Late drama sends Austria and Algeria into World Cup knockouts to break Iran hearts
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Before a ball was kicked, the nicknames for this match were rampant. A biscotto was one – an Italian classic implying something that has to be baked twice; one cooperating with the other. Or maybe you preferred the “Disgrace of Kansas City”, recalling the “Disgrace of Gijón”, a callback to the 1982 World Cup where West Germany settled for a 1-0 win over Austria in a result that qualified both teams for the knockout round while eliminating Algeria. Enter your email to keep reading - for free. It