Algeria face Austria with a draw that would send both through

A draw that suits everyone, and Scotland are out

Your final group match against Austria on Sunday has become the story of the group. A draw would put both teams through at Scotland's expense (1). The comparison to the 1982 'Disgrace of Gijón' is already circulating, and Austria defender Stefan Posch did not exactly shut it down: "Damit kann ich was anfangen," he said, roughly, "I can work with that" (3). Riyad Mahrez and the squad know exactly what is on the table.

Beaten 3–0 by Argentina in the opener

Argentina were too good. Lisandro Martinez was outstanding at the back, Messi pulled the strings, and your team went down 3–0 in the first group match (4). A tough night, no way around it.

Luca Zidane and the ball that goalkeepers hate

Five goals conceded in two matches, and some have slipped through Luca Zidane's gloves. The new Trionda World Cup ball becomes unpredictable at high speed, a real problem for keepers (2). Jordan's Nizar al-Rashdan and even Messi have seen it in action. Zidane is not the only one struggling.

Three points, no safety yet

You beat Jordan, which gave Algeria three points, but the best-third-placed race is still tight (5). Nothing is guaranteed going into the Austria match. A win and you are through. A draw might do it too, but that puts your fate in a calculation, not on the pitch.