Iran Knocked Out After Algeria-Austria Draw Kills Lifeline

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Iran Knocked Out After Algeria-Austria Draw Kills Lifeline

Iran’s World Cup hopes ended after Algeria and Austria played out a dramatic 3-3 draw in Group J. Team Melli had finished Group G third with three points from three draws and needed the Algeria-Austria match to produce any winner to stay alive. Riyad Mahrez scored in stoppage time, but Sasa Kalajdzic replied moments later, sending Iran out of the tournament.

By Nischay Rathore

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Messi Restores 2-Goal Lead Against Jordan With Record Seventh Straight World Cup Goal

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Argentina Top Group J, Set Cabo Verde Clash After 3-1 Win Against Jordan

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Argentina Top Group J, Set Cabo Verde Clash After 3-1 Win Against Jordan

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Knockout Stages Set to Kickoff as World Cup Round of 32 Bracket Finalized

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Knockout Stages Set to Kickoff as World Cup Round of 32 Bracket Finalized

The World Cup Round of 32 bracket is finalized, giving several heavyweights clear knockout paths. Germany face Paraguay, France meet Sweden, Portugal play Croatia and Spain take on Austria. USA will face Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil meet Japan, England play DR Congo and Argentina draw Cape Verde, with all eight ties now locked after the group stage.

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Marc Cucurella’s Family Refuse To Drop Barcelona For Real Madrid

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Marc Cucurella’s Family Refuse To Drop Barcelona For Real Madrid

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Cristiano Ronaldo Backed by Roberto Martínez Despite Possible Portugal Rotation

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By Tanish Chachra

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