Iran's draw with Egypt involved protests, controversial calls and high emotions, and yet again Iran are not in control of their own destiny

SEATTLE, June 25 : Iran aim to make their nation proud against Egypt with a place in the World Cup knockout stages on the line, coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Thursday, while he…

Iran missed a penalty, hit the crossbar, and had a late goal disallowed as they drew 1-1 with Egypt in a dramatic FIFA World Cup Group G match in Seattle.

Iran thought they had snatched a famous win after Shoja Khalilzadeh fired home in the 93rd minute, only for VAR to intervene.

A disallowed goal and a header off the bar in injury time broke Iranian hearts as a 1-1 draw saw Egypt finish Group G in second place

Iran are third on three points and must wait for confirmation that they will go through as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

Mahmoud Saber puts Egypt ahead early before Ramin Rezaeian levels for Iran in a frantic opening spell

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SEATTLE, June 26 : Iran captain Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticising the conditions they are playing under in the United…

Following a 1-1 draw against Egypt, Iran awaits end of group stage to learn World Cup fate

Taremi described the World Cup’s logistical challenges as a “disaster”.

Iran drew with Egypt after a 93rd-minute goal was ruled out but may still qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams

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Iran's draw with Egypt involved protests, controversial calls and high emotions, and yet again Iran are not in control of their own destiny

Following the 1-1 draw, Iran has missed the chance to directly qualify for the World Cup’s last 32.

SEATTLE, USA: The emotions were still raw for Iran players and their coach long after the final whistle of the team’s 1-1 draw against Egypt in their group- stage finale at…

"It was the host that wasn't very good to us," coach Amir Ghalenoei said after Friday's match.

"It was the host that wasn't very good to us," coach Amir Ghalenoei said after Friday's match.

Iran, who played their three group-stage matches at World Cup 2026, now face a wait to know if they will reach last 32.