Egypt HubEgypt secures a spot in the knockout stages with a win over Iran, led by Mohamed Salah's impressive performance. The Pharaohs won against Iran in the third match of the group stage.
What happened in the match?
Egypt won against Iran thanks to two goals from Mohamed Salah, who became the oldest player to score a goal for Egypt in the World Cup. The match was close, but Salah's performance was the difference.
Why does this matter for the Pharaohs?
The win over Iran means that Egypt qualifies for the knockout stages, which has not happened since 1990. The Pharaohs hope to continue competing and winning the cup.
What comes next?
Egypt will play against one of the third-placed teams in the groups, and then will play against the winner of the match between the United States and one of the third-placed finishers. The Pharaohs hope to continue competing and winning the cup.
| Match | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt vs Iran | 2-1 | 2026-06-20 |
