Yahoo Sports reports: Austria coach Ralf Rangnick has ruled out his team playing for a draw in their World Cup group stage finale with Algeria on Saturday, even though a point would be enough for both sides to advance. "That will have no influence on the game," Rangnick told a news conference on Friday.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 26, 2026 9:57 PM
We won't play for a draw - Austria boss rejects repeat of Gijón farce
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick has ruled out his team playing for a draw in their World Cup group stage finale with Algeria on Saturday, even though a point would be enough for both sides to advance. "That will have no influence on the game," Rangnick told a news conference on Friday.
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