Egypt vs Iran

Egypt and Iran played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in their Group G finale that saw Belgium leapfrog both sides to top spot after their own emphatic win over New Zealand on the same day. Iran thought they had snatched a stoppage-time winner through Shoja Khalilzadeh, only for the goal to be overturned by VAR review, leaving players from both nations devastated and emotionally drained at the final whistle. The result confirms second place for Mohamed Salah's Egypt in Group G, while Iran's fate now rests on the third-placed team rankings, with their place in the Round of 32 not yet guaranteed despite their battling performances throughout the group stage.