An Iran fan ran onto the pitch believing his nation had scored a dramatic World Cup winner, only for VAR to disallow the goal moments later against Egypt
Iran's last-minute drama sees World Cup fan invade pitch before security chase him down
An Iran fan ran onto the pitch believing his nation had scored a dramatic World Cup winner, only for VAR to disallow the goal moments later against Egypt
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Rory Robinson and Jack Staplehurst Sports Content Editor
07:46, 27 Jun 2026
Iran thought they had snatched a famous win after Shoja Khalilzadeh fired home in the 93rd minute, only for VAR to intervene.
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Irán marcó un gol agónico, hizo una de las mejores celebraciones del Mundial y clasificaba a 16avos: el VAR lo anuló
