Egypt 1-1 Iran
A 1-1 draw was enough to put Egypt through in 2nd place, while Iran finished 3rd and must wait to see if they still squeeze into the knockouts.
How the match went
Both teams knew a draw might do the job, but neither played it safe early on.
Egypt struck first, as Mahmoud Saber put them ahead in just the 5th minute.
Iran did not panic, and Milad Rezaeian hit straight back in the 14th minute to make it 1-1.
After that wild opening, the game settled down and the goals dried up.
Neither side could find a winner, and the score stayed 1-1 right to the final whistle.
Egypt, who had drawn 1-1 with Belgium and beaten New Zealand 3-1, did just enough to grab 2nd place in Group G.
Iran, who had drawn 2-2 with New Zealand and 0-0 with Belgium, end up 3rd on 3 points and are not safe yet.
Key moments
- ⚽ 5' Saber (Egypt)
- ⚽ 14' Rezaeian (Iran)
Goals in the order they were scored.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Friday, June 26
- Kickoff Time
- 20:00 (Los Angeles time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group G
- Stadium
- Lumen Field, Seattle
- Attendance
- 66,925
- Referee
- Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
What's next for Egypt?
Egypt finish 2nd in Group G and are through to the round of 32.
Their superstar forward Mohamed Salah will be the man everyone watches in the knockouts.
After a tough group, reaching the next round is a big result for Egypt.
What's next for Iran?
Iran finish 3rd in Group G with 3 points and now have a nervous wait.
The 8 best 3rd-placed teams from the 12 groups also reach the knockout stage, so Iran could still go through.
Their fate is out of their hands now, and it gets settled when the last groups finish tonight, June 27.
Common questions
What was the final score of Egypt vs Iran?
The game finished 1-1. It was also 1-1 at half-time, with both goals coming inside the first 14 minutes.
Who scored in the match?
Mahmoud Saber scored for Egypt in the 5th minute. Milad Rezaeian scored for Iran in the 14th minute.
Did Egypt qualify for the next round?
Yes. The draw was enough to put Egypt 2nd in Group G, so they are through to the round of 32.
Are Iran out of the World Cup?
Not yet. Iran finished 3rd on 3 points. They must wait to see if they are one of the 8 best 3rd-placed teams, which is decided when the last groups finish on June 27.