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What happened in the match?
The Egyptian national team qualified for the round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Iran, in a match that saw two goals canceled for Iran. The second goal for Iran was canceled in the 93rd minute after a review by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.
Why was the goal canceled?
The play was reviewed to determine the validity of the goal, and it was found that the Iranian players were in an offside position before the final shot. According to the rules of the game, offside is determined at the moment of the first touch or pass in the beginning of the play.
Wide controversy among fans
The decision sparked widespread controversy among fans, especially given the sensitivity of the timing and its direct connection to the outcome of the match and the fate of qualification. The Egyptian team considers this result positive after a series of negative results, where Egypt recorded 0W-3D-2L in their last 5 matches.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Belgium - Egypt | 1-1 |
What's next?
The Egyptian team qualified for the round of 32, while the decision for Iran was postponed until the results of the rest of the groups. The Egyptian team will face a new opponent in the next round and hopes to improve its performance after the recent results.
