Riyad Mahrez scored a late goal in the Austria-Algeria match on 06 Jul, sparking controversy and World Cup conspiracy theories.
What happened?
The match ended in a 3-3 draw, allowing both teams to advance to the knockout round and eliminating Iran.
Riyad Mahrez's goal put Austria on the verge of elimination, but Sasa Kalajdzic's equalizing goal moments later rescued Austria's World Cup hopes.
Why it matters for Riyad Mahrez
Riyad Mahrez's admission that the situation was "awkward" has fueled speculation about possible collusion between the teams.
Algeria made 110 consecutive passes in a five-minute spell before Mahrez scored, a new World Cup record.
What comes next?
The controversy surrounding the match is likely to continue, with fans and pundits debating the possibility of collusion.
Riyad Mahrez conceded that the situation was "awkward", but stated that he had to respect the game and try to score.
Austria boss Ralf Rangnick distanced himself from any collusion tactics, pointing to the final three minutes of the match as proof.
The match was one of the most dramatic in World Cup history, with a wild finish that saw both teams advance to the knockout round.
Riyad Mahrez's goal was his second of the match, and it came in the closing minutes of stoppage time.
The result was a win-win for both teams, but it was a heartbreaking loss for Iran, who would have progressed had either team won.
Riyad Mahrez's celebrations were muted after the goal, and he later admitted that the situation was "awkward".
The World Cup conspiracy theories surrounding the match are likely to continue, with fans and pundits debating the possibility of collusion.
Riyad Mahrez's performance in the match was impressive, with two goals and a new World Cup record for consecutive passes.
The match will be remembered as one of the most dramatic in World Cup history, with a wild finish that saw both teams advance to the knockout round.