In the third round of the 2026 World Cup group stage, Egypt and Iran finished 1-1. The match started with an early goal: in the 5th minute, M. Saber scored from a Trezeguet assist to give Egypt a 1-0 lead.
Iran later earned a penalty, but M. Taremi failed to convert in the 11th minute. Three minutes later, Ramin Rezaeian found the equalizer for Iran, bringing the score to 1-1. At halftime, the teams remained level.
No further valid goals were scored after the break. Egypt brought on Mohamed Salah in the 57th minute, while Iran introduced Mohammad Mohebi in the 90+1st minute. In stoppage time, S. Khalilzadeh had a goal disallowed for offside after a VAR check in the 90+3rd minute, and he received a yellow card in the 90+4th minute. The match ended Egypt 1-1 Iran.
Match statistics showed Egypt with 61% possession and Iran with 39%. Expected goals were 0.81 for Egypt and 1.83 for Iran. Egypt had 15 shots to Iran's 12, with 3 on target for Egypt and 4 for Iran. Passing accuracy was 87% for Egypt and 77% for Iran. Egypt won 8 corners to Iran's 2, while offside calls were 0 for Egypt and 3 for Iran. Egypt made 3 saves and Iran 2, and fouls were 11 for Egypt and 16 for Iran.
Previous round recap: Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in round 2 of the group stage, while Iran drew 0-0 with Belgium in round 2.
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