Lionel Messi scored a record-breaking goal as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J finale in Dallas.

Iran had a chance to qualify for the round of 32 but was eliminated after Austria and Algeria played to a 3-3 draw.

Unlike ‘Disgrace of Gijon’ 44 years ago, teams here went hell for leather in thrilling match from which both qualified at expense of Iran

There was only one way for both Algeria and Austria to go through to the round of 32 and that was if the match between them, one of two final group stage games of this World Cup, ended in a draw.

Austria and Algeria have played out a thrilling 3-3 draw, after two stoppage-time goals, a result that sent both sides into the World Cup last 32 and ended Iran's hopes of reaching the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed sides.

Austria's players celebrates after Austria's Sasa Kalajdzic (14) scored to tie the match during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Algeria and Austria in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, June 27, 2026.