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Austria-Algeria draw sparks World Cup match fixing allegations online

France 24 · Jul 2, 2026, 7:54 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Austria and Algeria's dramatic 3-3 World Cup draw sparked online claims the match was fixed to send both teams into the knockout stage at Iran's expense. Conspiracy theories, misleading videos and fake FIFA notices have fuelled the speculation, with some dubbing it the "Disgrace of Kansas City" in a

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