Sometimes the “pre-” in the preliminary reporting becomes a problem. Austria’s last World Cup group game is such a case: whether a point against Algeria is necessary for promotion or a defeat could be enough is constantly changing due to the complicated tournament format. Eight of the best twelve third-placed teams advance, but where the limit of the laughing third is will only become clear on Sunday night. Austria and Algeria have the advantage of being the very last group to finalize in Kansas City (4 a.m. CEST/live ORF 1) and therefore know exactly what is needed to advance.
