Riyad Mahrez sparks controversy after late goal in Austria-Algeria tie
Algeria's Riyad Mahrez stirred controversy after scoring late in a dramatic 3-3 World Cup match against Austria on Thursday. The game allowed both teams to advance while eliminating Iran, with Mahrez admitting it was an 'awkward' situation. Conspiracy theories have emerged regarding potential collusion as both teams played cautiously in the match's final moments.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 05:43 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 05:50 UTC
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