World Cup R32 Opens After Algeria, Austria Advance in 3-3 Draw
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Updated · natesilver.net · Jun 28
World Cup R32 Opens After Algeria, Austria Advance in 3-3 Draw
3 articles · Updated · natesilver.net · Jun 28
Summary
Algeria and Austria completed the Round of 32 bracket with a chaotic 3-3 draw, both advancing after late goals left Iran as the last team eliminated.
The match swung in stoppage time: Riyad Mahrez put Algeria ahead 3-2 in the 93rd minute—setting up a tougher tie with Spain—before Austria equalized to preserve both teams' places.
Play resumes at 3 p.m. with Canada facing South Africa in Los Angeles, a favorable matchup on paper because South Africa ranks 38th among the 48 teams in PELE.
Updated knockout forecasts show bracket position now matters sharply, with some contenders drawing far easier paths than others after a group stage that notably boosted several African teams, plus France, the United States and Mexico.