Egypt vs Iran

In the third matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, Egypt and Iran played out a 1-1 draw at Lumen Field in Seattle. Mahmoud Saber gave Egypt the lead in the 5th minute, and although Iran missed a penalty in the 11th minute, R. Rezaeian equalized in the 14th minute. A late Iran goal in the 90+3rd minute was ruled out for offside following a VAR review, and the match ended level. Statistically, Egypt dominated possession with 61% and had 15 shots, while Iran posted a higher expected goals figure of 1. 83 compared to Egypt's 0. 81, generating better-quality chances despite less of the ball. In the group standings, Egypt sit second with 5 points and Iran are third with 3 points, meaning this draw continues to have a direct bearing on qualification from the group.

Mahmoud Saber opened the scoring for Egypt in the 5th minute, assisted by Trezeguet; Iran were awarded a penalty in the 11th minute but Mehdi Taremi failed to convert, though R. Rezaeian quickly levelled things up in the 14th minute to make it 1-1. Egypt dominated possession with 61% and registered 15 shots, while Iran, despite holding just 39% of the ball, generated an impressive xG of 1. 83, with both sides creating plenty of chances throughout the match. A goal by S. Khalilzadeh for Iran in the 90+3rd minute was disallowed for offside after a VAR review, and the match ended 1-1. As a result, Egypt moved to 5 points in second place in Group G, while Iran sit third with 3 points.

Egypt and Iran played out a 1-1 draw in the final matchday of their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage encounter, meeting at Lumen Field in Seattle. A crucial offside call that disallowed a goal in the 90+3rd minute proved pivotal in shaping both teams' progression hopes. Following the result, Egypt sit second in the group on 5 points, while Iran are third on 3 points, with both sides' fates still hanging in the balance. Stay tuned to ScoreZ for the latest updates on the final qualification outcomes.