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Algeria Seeks World Cup Revenge After 44 Years

Algeria faces Austria in a 2026 World Cup grudge match, 44 years after the "Disgrace of Gijón" where Austria lost intentionally to eliminate Algeria. Both teams now risk facing Spain if they finish second, creating ironic stakes for revenge.