Egypt advanced past the group stage of the World Cup for the first time after playing to a 1-1 draw against Iran. Egypt finished second in Group G with five points, placing them behind Belgium on goal difference.
Iran now faces an anxious wait to determine if they will progress to the round of 32, finishing third in the group with three points. The team thought they had secured a 2-1 win after Shoja Khalilzadeh scored in the 93rd minute, but the goal was disallowed following a VAR intervention.
In other Group G action, Belgium clinched the top spot in the group by demolishing New Zealand 5-1.