Austria and Algeria both progressed to the World Cup knockout stage following a dramatic 3-3 draw on Saturday. The result eliminated Japan, despite their earlier win against Spain. Austria’s coach, Ralf Rangnick, refuted claims that his team intentionally played for a draw to secure qualification alongside Algeria. Both teams finished with four points in Group E. Austria will now face Spain in the round of 32 in California on July 2nd. The match was described as “mad” due to its implications for all three teams involved.