Iran held to 1-1 draw by Egypt, eliminated from tournament advancement
Iran and Egypt played to a dramatic 1-1 draw on October 25, eliminating Iran from immediate advancement in the tournament. A late VAR review ruled out a potential Iran winner after Shoja Khalilzadeh scored in the 93rd minute. Egypt's draw, combined with Belgium's victory over New Zealand, secures their place in the knockout stage against Australia.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 05:29 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 05:40 UTC
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