Remembered as "The Shame of Gijón", the 1982 match between Germany and Austria was one of the most infamous in World Cup history, and victims Algeria could have revenge on their mind 44 years later in even more extraordinary circumstances on Saturday.
Germany won the match in Spain 1-0 from an early goal by Horst Hrubesch which was good enough for them and Austria to advance from the group at the expense of Algeria who had played earlier in the day.
Germany and Austria effectively stopped playing from late in the first half onwards because they knew they were both through on goal difference ahead of Algeria, who along with the whole football community were furious about the German and Austrian attitute.
Austria forward Hans Krankl later admitted to the Austria Press Agency that Gijón was "not a nice match, it was a s*** match."
Final group matches now take place at the same time to avoid a repeat but the situation is is even more extreme when the Austria and Algeria meet in Kansas City for the Group J finale.
Everything will be known
By the time of the kick-off both teams will exactly know what they need to advance. And they will also know their next opponent in the round of 32.
Argentina have won the group ahead of their final match against eliminated Jordan. Austria and Algeria are tied on three points, with Austria second on goal difference.
Draw likely enough, maybe even three points
It is already all but clear that both will go through with a draw because eight of the 12 third-placed teams advance along with the top two from each group and four points are almost certainly enough.
As a result there is a question how many risks both are willing to take.
Depending on other groups, even three points could be enough, which will also be known by kick-off.
Finishing third beneficial?
The group runner-up will face the Group H winner next, which is expected to be European champions Spain. The third-placed team may have a possibly easier opponent who will also be known by then. Potential opponents include Switzerland and the US and possibly England and Portugal.
If three points are enough, Austria would have to lose to finish third to avoid a potential date with Spain. Algeria will stay third as long as they don't win.
Memories of '82
But for Algeria, the 1982 match is still very much present and a victory would be a revenge of sorts.
The team has so far not impressed, losing 3-0 against Argentina and labouring to a 2-1 over Jordan, but midfielder Farès Chaïbi vowed: "We are Algeria. We will play with confidence and give our all to win."
Austria defender Stefan Posch is aware of what happened 44 years ago but will have none of it this time.
"We are all athletes, footballers. I can't go into a game say that we will lose. That doesn't work. No one of us has ever done that and won't do it. So that's not an issue for us," Posch said.
