European Football · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Iran narrowly escapes victory against Egypt
A disallowed goal in the final moments did not prevent Iran from keeping its World Cup 2026 qualification chances alive.
By Editorial team
Iran and Egypt ended their 2026 World Cup qualifier in a 1-1 draw. The Iranians had a goal disallowed in the dying seconds, depriving them of a victory that would have propelled them to second place in Group G. Despite this disappointment, the Persian national team remains hopeful of reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time.