Have soccer teams ever agreed to play for a draw?

In the world of soccer, it's not uncommon for people to question whether teams have ever agreed to play for a draw. While it might be hard to believe, there have been instances where teams appeared to conspire in order to achieve a mutually beneficial result. One famous example is the 1982 World Cup match between West Germany and Austria, where both teams seemed to play cautiously to ensure a 1-0 win for West Germany, which allowed both teams to advance to the next round. Although such agreements are generally frowned upon and go against the spirit of the game, they can be hard to prove. FIFA has since implemented rules to help prevent these situations, but the question still lingers in the minds of soccer fans.

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