Egypt and Iran draw 1-1 in final World Cup group game
The Pharaohs had learned before the game in Seattle that they were qualified due to results elsewhere, but Iran had a goal ruled out in stoppage time for offside..
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Egypt secured the runners-up position in World Cup Group G after a 1-1 draw against Iran. The match took place in Seattle on June 26, 2026.
- Egypt finished in second place, qualifying for the next stage.
- Iran ended up in third place in the group.
- Iran had a goal disallowed for offside in stoppage time, which could have impacted their qualification hopes had results gone differently.
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