AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup Knockouts Set: Algeria’s World Cup run stays alive after a wild 3-3 draw with Austria, with Riyad Mahrez scoring twice and Sasa Kalajdzic equalising late to send both teams through while knocking Iran out in the final seconds. African Breakthrough: The group stage ends with a record nine African nations reaching the Round of 32—Morocco, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cape Verde, Egypt, DR Congo and Algeria—far beyond the previous best of two. Algeria’s Next Match: Algeria will face Switzerland in Vancouver as the knockout stage begins Sunday, with the full Round of 32 bracket officially unveiled by FIFA. Argentina Momentum: Defending champions Argentina finish Group J perfect, beating Jordan 3-1 as Lionel Messi extends his scoring streak to seven straight World Cup games, and attention shifts to their Round of 32 opener vs Cape Verde. Group-Stage Drama: England top Group L after beating Panama 2-0, while other late results complete the knockout picture.
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