Unlike ‘Disgrace of Gijon’ 44 years ago, teams here went hell for leather in thrilling match that saw both qualify at expense of Iran

Lionel Messi scored a record-breaking goal as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J finale in Dallas.

Iran had a chance to qualify for the round of 32 but was eliminated after Austria and Algeria played to a 3-3 draw.

Austria and Algeria have played out a thrilling 3-3 draw, after two stoppage-time goals, a result that sent both sides into the World Cup last 32 and ended Iran's hopes of reaching the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed sides.

Austria's players celebrates after Austria's Sasa Kalajdzic (14) scored to tie the match during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Algeria and Austria in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Austria and Algeria draw 3-3 in World Cup Group J, Kalajdzics stoppage-time equaliser sends Austria into the knockout stage alongside Algeria.