Rangnick dismisses collusion talk after Austria, Algeria play out six-goal thriller

With a draw enough to send Austria through as Group J runners-up and Algeria into the last 32 as one of the best third-placed sides, the prospect of a convenient result had dominated conversation in the build-up.

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick ​scoffed at suggestions his side had played for a mutually beneficial draw against Algeria after Saturday's chaotic ‌3-3 World Cup thriller.