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Austria's Late Equaliser Secures Knockout Spot, Faces Injured Spain

7/2/2026

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Austria secured a Round of 32 place with a stoppage-time equaliser by Sasa Kalajdžic against Algeria.
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick noted Austria’s first World Cup knockout appearance since 1954 and urged his players to raise their level against Spain.
Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente said the team must rise to fan expectations despite a sluggish start, even as injuries left Spain without Yeremi Pino and Nico Williams.

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Austria secured a Round of 32 place with a stoppage-time equaliser by Sasa Kalajdžic against Algeria.
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick noted Austria’s first World Cup knockout appearance since 1954 and urged his players to raise their level against Spain.
Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente said the team must rise to fan expectations despite a sluggish start, even as injuries left Spain without Yeremi Pino and Nico Williams.