India, June 27 -- Argentina have already confirmed their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockouts. They are currently on top of Group J with six points in two games. They face already-eliminated Jordan in their final group-stage fixture. But for second place in Group J, the fight is between Austria and Algeria, who meet on Sunday. Both have three points, with Austria in second position due to a better goal difference.

The runners-up of Group J will face Spain in the round of 32. This is not a new situation for Austria and Algeria, as they were involved in something similar at the 1982 World Cup in Spain.

Austria easily fell to a 1-0 defeat to West Germany in the final group game in Gijon, a result that took both teams through to the ne...