Egypt reach World Cup knockouts but dramatic draw with Iran denies them group top spot
DUBAI: Egypt has become the second Arab team to progress to the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup following their 1-1 draw with Iran at Seattle Stadium.
The result, coupled with Belgium’s 5-1 win over New Zealand, left Egypt second in Group G with five points while Iran finished third with three points.
The Pharaohs will meet Australia in the Round of 32 while Iran must wait until the end of the group stages to learn their fate. find out their fate. Morocco, who finished second in their group, will face the Netherlands.
Egypt went into the match full of confidence following their first World Cup victory, a 3-1 win over New Zealand, to lead the group on four points and all but assured of progress. At that stage, the Iranian team was third following two draws, while Belgium were also on two points but had better goal difference.
