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World Cup LIVE: Austria knock Iran out with stoppage time equaliser as group stage ends

It is the final day of the World Cup group stages before the serious business starts tomorrow evening, but there is still plenty to be decided on a fascinating day 17.

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Rangnick dismisses concerns Austria and Algeria will play to lose

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick insisted his team will try to beat Algeria, brushing aside any comparisons with the "Disgrace of Gijon" at the 1982 World Cup.

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How Lionel Messi and Argentina battled to an important World Cup win over Austria

All eyes were understandably on Lionel Messi after his hat-trick in Argentina's opening game against Algeria.

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Mercurial Messi alone at the summit as Argentina beat Austria to seal spot in knockouts

Lionel Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goalscoring record as he was again the difference maker for Argentina. The reigning champions beat Austria 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup (WC) Group J game in Dallas, and qualified for the Round of 32.

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Lionel Messi becomes World Cup all-time top goalscorer with brace against Austria

Lionel Messi has become the outright all-time top goalscorer at the World Cup after netting the opener in Argentina's group game against Austria on Monday evening.

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World Cup LIVE: Jordan eliminated from World Cup after Algeria comeback win

As the second round of group games reaches its penultimate day, two poster boys of the tournament take to the pitch: Lionel Messi's Argentina face Austria, and Kylian Mbappe's France take on Iraq, with both nations looking to secure qualification to the knockout stage before the final round of fixtures.

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Austria's Rangnick admits Argentina 'have no weaknesses' as they prepare for matchup

Ralf Rangnick expects his Austria players will have to perform at their highest ⁠level since his arrival as coach if they are to avoid defeat when they take on defending champions Argentina in their second ‌World Cup Group J match at Dallas Stadium on Monday.

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Ralf Rangnick praises World Cup debutants Jordan after Austria's fortuitous victory

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick saluted the quality of ⁠the World Cup's debutants after his team rode their luck in a 3-1 win over Jordan ‌on Tuesday.

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Austria hold off shock Jordan comeback to earn hard-fought World Cup victory

Austria made a victorious return to the FIFA World Cup (WC) after 28 years away, winning 3-1 in San Francisco against Group J opponents Jordan, who impressed on their debut despite extending their winless run to six matches.

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World Cup LIVE: Arnautovic nets from spot to earn Austria win over Jordan

It's another blockbuster day of action at the FIFA World Cup, with holders Argentina and 2022 runners-up France both getting their campaigns underway. Follow all the key moments from today's four games with our live tracker!

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Austria coach Rangnick wary of Jordan challenge at unpredictable World Cup

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick is wary that his team could become the ⁠latest European nation to be thwarted by sides from the Asian confederation at the World Cup if they fail to bring their best ‌against debutants Jordan on Tuesday.

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EXCLUSIVE: Austria's Kevin Danso relishing 'biggest dream' of playing at World Cup

Austria are back, and they're not just at the World Cup to make up the numbers. Central defender and leader, Kevin Danso, lays out the ambitions of a squad dreaming of being a dangerous outsider, exclusively to Flashscore.

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Austria manager Ralf Rangnick rewarded with contract extension until 2028

Austria coach ⁠Ralf Rangnick extended his contract until 2028 on Saturday after ‌media reports had linked him with ‌a technical director role at ‌AC Milan.

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World Cup Group J Preview: Holders Argentina headline but Austria & Algeria pose danger

The 2026 World Cup will kick off on June 11 with the hosts, Mexico, facing South Africa. In the coming days, Flashscore will present an in-depth preview of each group, starting with this piece analysing Group J.

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Austria won't call up replacement to World Cup squad despite Christoph Baumgartner injury

Austria head coach ⁠Ralf Rangnick has decided not to call ‌up a replacement to ‌his World Cup ‌squad following the loss ‌of midfielder Christoph Baumgartner ‌to injury, the Austrian Football Association (OFB) ‌said on Wednesday.

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Austria's Baumgartner ruled out of World Cup due to injury, Alaba fit to travel

Austria midfielder Christoph Baumgartner will miss ⁠the World Cup after suffering a thigh muscle injury ‌during a pre-match warm-up, the country's football ‌association said on Tuesday, ‌leaving team officials scrambling for a ‌replacement.

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Arnautovic to lead the line for Austria at World Cup, Wanner & Chukwuemeka make squad

Veteran striker Marko Arnautovic headlines Austria's 26-man World Cup squad named by head ⁠coach Ralf Rangnick on Monday, with the country's record appearance maker set to lead the line in North ‌America.

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Former Arsenal, Liverpool & Juventus goalkeeper Alex Manninger killed in car accident

Former Austrian football goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died following a car accident involving the Salzburg local railway on Thursday. He was 48 years old.

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Bischoff excluded from squad for the rest of the season after scuffle with Salzburg-coach

According to Sky Sports Austria Danish Under-21 international midfielder Clement Bischoff has been excluded from the senior squad at Red Bull Salzburg for the rest of the season after falling out with Daniel Beichler during a training session. Red Bull Salzburg has confirmed the news.

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Austria 5-1 Ghana: Black Stars suffer heaviest defeat in nearly two decades

A Marcel Sabitzer penalty set Austria on their way before the floodgates open in the second half in Vienna.

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Austria coach Ralf Rangnick describes Ghana as 'strong team' ahead of friendly

Austrian boss Ralf Rangnick and forward Michael Gregoritsch were full of respect for the Black Stars ahead of Friday's Vienna friendly.

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Ghana coach Addo aiming for victory against Austria in friendly

Black Stars boss Otto Addo and captain Jordan Ayew speak with confidence ahead of Friday's friendly in Vienna

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Brondby keeper Pentz stirs up emotions with controversial claim before AGF clash

Austrian international goalkeeper Patrick Pentz from Brondby on Thursday claimed that league leaders AGF is not the best team in Denmark at the moment in a rather bizarre interview. Brondby will face AGF in Aarhus on Sunday in a game that could have crucial impact on who wins the Danish title.

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Reported Mamelodi Sundowns target signs new deal at overseas club

Austrian side SV Ried have extended the contract of South African winger Antonio van Wyk, who was reportedly a target for Mamelodi Sundowns.