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Austria coach dismisses conspiracy talk ahead of Algeria World Cup match

Austria's German head coach Ralf Rangnick at a press conference at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on June 26, 2026.
Austria's German head coach Ralf Rangnick at a press conference at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on June 26, 2026. © Juan Mabromara, AFP

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick on Friday insisted his team will do their best to beat Algeria on Saturday and brushed aside comparisons with the "Disgrace of Gijon" at the 1982 World Cup, which refers to Austria's defeat to West Germany after the teams deliberately played out a result that took both through at the expense of Algeria on goal difference.

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick insisted his team will try to beat Algeria, brushing aside any comparisons with the "Disgrace of Gijon" at the 1982 World Cup.

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