Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout phase for the first time came to an agonising end on Saturday after Austria's last-gasp equaliser against Algeria left them ​outside the tournament's eight best third-placed teams.

Mohamed Salah was forced off in the 57th minute of Egypt's 1-1 draw against Iran in Seattle after experiencing discomfort in his left knee. Salah was replaced by Mostafa Zico, raising concerns among Egyptian fans just days before the country's biggest World Cup match in history.

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Egypt scripted history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time after holding Iran to a dramatic 1-1 draw in their final Group B clash. Jubilant fans celebrated the landmark qualification in Seattle as the Pharaohs booked their place in the Round of 32.

Pharaohs were guaranteed entry into Round of 32 ahead of kick-off in Seattle, will face Australia in next round

Seattle: Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time, while Iran, which had a potential late winning goal called back due to an offside, will have to wait one day to find out its fate after the two teams played to a 1-1 draw.

The FIFA World Cup 2026, Group G match between Egypt and Iran began in Seattle. Iran, who are yet to win their first game in the t