Egypt advances from World Cup Group G after 1-1 draw with Iran; late Iranian goal overturned by offside review

Egypt took the lead in the fifth minute when Mahmoud Saber fired a shot between the legs of Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, with Mohamed Salah contributing in the buildup. Iran was denied an equalizer in the 11th minute when Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved a penalty kick, but Iran tied the match in the 14th minute on a goal by Ramin Rezaeian.

The match's defining moment came in the 93rd minute when Khalilzadeh scored what appeared to be a go-ahead goal for Iran, triggering a celebration that spilled onto the field when a fan rushed the pitch and required seven security guards to subdue. The goal was subsequently overturned for offside via video review. Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said it was the third goal his side had seen disallowed by video review in the tournament. "Technology is justice," Ghalenoei said in Farsi, "but I'm upset about our bad luck."

Egypt finished second in Group G and will face Australia in the round of 32. Belgium, which had drawn Egypt 1-1 on June 15, won the group outright by defeating New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he learned of the offside call with relief, noting his team had already qualified before the decisive moment.