Group J ends with Austria‑Algeria draw as Iran exits; knockout round set
Austria and Algeria finished their Group J match in a 3‑3 draw with a last‑minute equaliser, both advancing to the Round of 32 while Iran was eliminated. Additional knockout‑round qualifiers and fixtures were confirmed.
In the final Group J matches of the tournament, Austria and Algeria drew 3‑3, with Austria scoring a last‑minute equaliser; both teams advanced to the Round of 32. Iran was eliminated after the group stage.
France24 reported that the Democratic Republic of Congo qualified for the knockout rounds for the first time in its history. Dawn reported that both Austria and Algeria advanced to the Round of 32. Caughtoffside.com reported that Riyad Mahrez scored for Algeria in stoppage time to give Algeria a 3‑2 lead.
The Hindu reported that Austria will face Spain and Algeria will face Switzerland in the Round of 32. France24 also reported that England finished top of Group L, beating Panama 2‑0, and that Canada will play South Africa in Los Angeles in the first knockout game. France24 further reported that the round of 32 fixtures are all confirmed.
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