Egypt vs Iran

World Cup · Group Stage 3
EgyptEgypt
1-1
IranIran
World Cup · Group Stage 3
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Match summary

Half time1-1
Full time1-1

Egypt and Iran drew 1-1. It was level at 1-1 at half time. Iran came from behind to draw.

Match timeline
Egypt
Iran
0′45′90′
How the goals came
  1. 1-0M. Saber5′
  2. 1-1R. Rezaeian14′

M. Saber opened the scoring for Egypt, set up by Trezeguet (5′). R. Rezaeian levelled for Iran (14′).

Cards and VAR

Mehdi Taremi missed a penalty for Iran (11′). VAR ruled out a goal for Iran (90′). Yellow cards: Egypt 3, Iran 4.

In numbers

EgyptIran
61%Possession39%
15Shots13
3Shots on target4
8Corners2
0.84Expected goals (xG)1.97

Egypt had 61% of the ball. Shots: Egypt 15 (3 on target), Iran 13 (4). Expected goals (xG): Egypt 0.84, Iran 1.97. Top rated: Mohamed Hany (Egypt), 7.7.

Match facts

Competition
World Cup · Group Stage 3
Kickoff
Referee
Szymon Marciniak, Poland
Goals
Egypt: M. Saber 5′
Iran: R. Rezaeian 14′

Questions and answers

Who won Egypt vs Iran?

Egypt and Iran drew 1-1. M. Saber opened the scoring for Egypt in the 5th minute. R. Rezaeian levelled in the 14th minute. Iran came from behind to draw.

Who scored in Egypt vs Iran?

Egypt: M. Saber 5′. Iran: R. Rezaeian 14′.

What were the key stats of Egypt vs Iran?

Egypt had 61% of the ball. Shots: Egypt 15 (3 on target), Iran 13 (4). Expected goals (xG): Egypt 0.84, Iran 1.97. Corners: Egypt 8, Iran 2.

Who was the best player in Egypt vs Iran?

Top rated: Mohamed Hany (Egypt), 7.7.

Were there any red cards in Egypt vs Iran?

No player was sent off.

When and where was Egypt vs Iran played?

Egypt vs Iran was played on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 03:00 UTC. Competition: World Cup, Group Stage 3.

Who started for Egypt and Iran?

Egypt (4-2-3-1, coach Hossam Hassan): M. Shobeir, M. Hany, R. Rabia, M. Abdelmonem, A. Fatouh, M. Lasheen, M. Saber, E. Ashour, M. Salah, Trezeguet, M. Ziko. Iran (5-4-1, coach Amir Ghalenoei): A. Beiranvand, R. Rezaeian, H. Kanaani, S. Khalilzadeh, A. Nemati, M. Mohammadi, S. Ghoddos, M. Ghorbani, S. Ezatolahi, M. Mohebi, M. Taremi.

Who refereed Egypt vs Iran?

Szymon Marciniak, Poland was the referee.