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 Seattle Stadium on Friday night. Seeking to advance out of the group stage for the first time in their World Cup history, Iran were left to wait out the results of Saturday’s matches following a third-place finish in Group G. It appeared “The Melli” had solidified their place in the round of 32 with a stoppage-time score, only to have a VAR review disallow Shojae Khalilzadeh’s goal by a marginal offside call.

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

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.