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Egypt clinches first World Cup knockout berth

Published 26 June 2026

Egypt achieved a historic milestone at the FIFA World Cup on Friday, June 26, securing its first-ever knockout stage berth with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Iran in Seattle. The result, which featured a late Iranian goal disallowed for offside, sent Egypt through as the runner-up in Group G.

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