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Egypt reaches World Cup knockout after 1-1 draw with Iran

Published 26 June 2026

Egypt secured its first-ever berth in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Iran at Seattle’s Lumen Field on Friday, June 26, 2026. The result, which featured a stoppage-time Iranian goal disallowed for offside, sent the Pharaohs through as Group G’s runner-up.

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