Egypt Vs Iran, FIFA World Cup 2026 In Pics: Mamoud Saber Sends Pharaohs Marching Into Knockouts
Egypt Vs Iran Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: The opening 15 minutes of the match were packed with action as Egypt struck first through Mahmoud Saber in the fifth minute before Iran responded with an equaliser through Ramin Rezaeian just nine minutes later. Iran thought they had snatched the winner in stoppage time, but the goal was eventually ruled out by the referee. The draw was enough to send the Pharaohs into the knockout stage, although they slipped to second place after Belgium secured a dominant 5-1 victory over New Zealand in their final group fixture to finish at the top of Group G. Meanwhile, Iran ended in third place and will now wait to learn their fate through the standings of the best third-placed teams.
Fans react as they wait for the start of the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir (23) collides with players during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, Friday, June 26, 2026. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez
Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) takes the ball away from Iran's Milad Mohammadi (5) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, Friday, June 26, 2026. AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson
Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) scores the team's first goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, Friday, June 26, 2026. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez
Iran's Ramin Rezaeian (23) shoots and scores their first goal against Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir (23) and Ahmed Fatouh (13) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, Friday, June 26, 2026 AP Photo/Maddy Grassy
Fans cheer during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, Friday, June 26, 2026. AP Photo/Maddy Grassy
Palestinians watch a live broadcast of the World Cup soccer match between Egypt and Iran on a screen in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip. | Photo: AP/Abdel Kareem Hana
Iranian fans react after Iran appeared to score against Egypt, before the goal was later disallowed by VAR, while watching a live broadcast of the teams' World Cup Group G match as one of them waves an Iranian flag at the Book Garden bookstore converted into a World Cup viewing venue in Tehran, Iran. | Photo: AP/Vahid Salemi
Palestinians watch a live broadcast of the World Cup soccer match between Egypt and Iran on a screen in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip. | Photo: AP/Abdel Kareem Hana
Palestinians watch a live broadcast of the World Cup soccer match between Egypt and Iran on a screen in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip. | Photo: AP/Abdel Kareem Hana
Team Egypt observe silence for victims of the earthquake in Venezuela during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
Iranian players pose for a group photo before the start of the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim (2) stops a shot from Iran's Ramin Rezaeian (23) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
Egypt players react after Iran's Shoja Khalilzadeh scored a goal, which was later overturned as an offside, during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
A big screen displays a yellow card issued to Iran's Shoja Khalilzadeh (4) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
Egypt's Ramy Rabia (5), Yasser Ibrahim (2) and Marawan Attia (19) celebrate after Iran's Shoja Khalilzadeh's goal was overturned following a VAR review during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
Iran's Shoja Khalilzadeh (4) reacts during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) runs ahead with the ball during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim (2) jumps to head the ball during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
Iran's Shoja Khalilzadeh (4) celebrates after scoring a goal before it was overturned following a VAR review during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
Iran's Shoja Khalilzadeh (4) shoots past Iran's Ramin Rezaeian (23) but the goal was ruled offside after video review during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
General view during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Maddy Grassy
Egypt's Zizo (25) shoots against Iran's Mohammad Ghorbani, left, and Saeid Ezatolahi, center, during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Maddy Grassy
Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) takes a corner kick during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Ted S. Warren
Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10)and Iran's Ali Nemati (19) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) reacts as he leaves the field to be substituted during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
A woman paints colours of the Iranian flag on the face of a girl while watching a live broadcast of Iran's World Cup Group G match against Egypt at the Book Garden bookstore converted into a World Cup viewing venue in Tehran, Iran. | Photo: AP/Vahid Salemi
A banner is seen during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
Attendance is displayed on a large screen during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
Egypt fans during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
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