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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
June 27, 2026
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Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away

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..
✨ Key Highlights
IR Iran had a dramatic late goal disallowed by VAR, which would have secured their place in the World Cup last 32, leading to a disbelieving draw against Egypt.
- A stoppage-time goal for IR Iran was disallowed for offside, preventing a 2-1 victory.
- Key players involved included Shoja Khalilzadeh, Mehdi Taremi, and Ramin Rezaeian for IR Iran, and Mahmoud Saber and Omar Marmoush for Egypt.
- Despite the draw, IR Iran retains hope of qualifying as one of the eight best third-placed teams with their three points.
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