A 1-1 draw against IR Iran was enough to secure a place in the knockout stage for the first time in Egypt’s history

World Cup 2026 Egypt need only a draw with Iran in Seattle to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the nation's history.

Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran will have to wait one day to find out its fate after the two teams played to a 1-1 draw.

Pharaohs had already been guaranteed entry into Round of 32 ahead of kick-off in Seattle

Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran, which had a potential winning goal called back due to an offside, will

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…

Egypt advances to the knockout stage for the first time after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Iran in the World Cup.

World Cup 2026 Egypt reached the knockout rounds for the first time after a 1-1 draw with Iran in Seattle, with Belgium topping Group G on goal difference.

Egypt secured their first-ever advancement past the group stage at the World Cup, while Iran's late goal was disallowed by VAR, leaving their fate uncertain.

Egypt qualified for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Iran, with VAR overturning a stoppage-time winner.

A 1-1 draw against IR Iran was enough to secure a place in the knockout stage for the first time in Egypt’s history