Round 3 ·
Egypt
4-2-3-1
Hossam Hassan
HT: 1-1
Iran
5-4-1
Amir Ghalenoei
Updated:
Half Time
1–1
90 Min
1–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Egypt
4-2-3-1 · Hossam Hassan
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Iran
5-4-1 · Amir Ghalenoei
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
In a game that moved quickly from control to response, Egypt took the lead in the 5 minute and Iran answered in the 14 minute, with both sides then carrying the tension all the way to the closing whistle. For fans in Finland, the Saturday 27 June, 06:00 EEST kickoff offered an early look at two teams whose standings were already tightly defined by the numbers.
Egypt, coached by Hossam Hassan, came in with 1 win, 2 draws and no losses from 3 played, and the 4-2-3-1 shape matched a side that wanted balance between protection and support around the ball. The home side finished with 5 goals for and 3 against, a +2 goal difference that reflected a team capable of scoring first and still having to manage pressure. Iran, led by Amir Ghalenoei, arrived in a 5-4-1 with 0 wins, 3 draws and no losses from 3 played, and the 3 goals for and 3 against told the story of a side that stayed hard to break yet had to keep chasing moments like the one created in the 14 minute. At Lumen Field, those profiles met exactly as the standings suggested.
The result also sat neatly inside the broader table picture. Egypt's 5 league points and 2nd place carried the feel of a team that was trying to protect position rather than simply chase a single match outcome, while Iran's 3 league points and 3rd place kept them close enough to stay involved. The gap in the table mattered because both teams entered the night unbeaten, and the draw preserved that status while leaving Egypt with the stronger goal difference at +2 and Iran level at 0. With 66,925 in attendance, the stage was set for a match that felt important beyond the 90 minute line, especially for Finland-based readers following the group picture from afar.
Individually, Yasser Ibrahim stood out as the player of the match for the home side, a fitting recognition in a contest where Egypt's structure and Iran's resistance were separated by very little. The card count underlined the edge in the match: Egypt picked up yellow cards in the 19, 41 and 90 minutes, while Iran were booked in the 18, 43, 79 and 90 minutes. That pattern matched the feel of a game in which neither side gave the other comfortable space, and where the final phase remained live until the 90 minute disallowed goal for Iran.
The late disallowed goal was the sharpest reminder that the margins never disappeared. Iran had already found the equaliser in the 14 minute, and the home side had already established the early lead in the 5 minute, so the final outcome was defined less by attacking volume than by the timing of the decisive actions. The ordinary time score of 1-1 and the halfTime score of 1-1 both point to a match that settled quickly into parity and then stayed there, even as the discipline chart kept the contest on edge. For Finland's audience, that made the early kickoff an efficient snapshot of a group game where neither side could convert control into separation.
What this leaves now is a table that still separates Egypt on 5 points in 2nd from Iran on 3 points in 3rd, with both teams unbeaten after 3 played. The draw preserved Egypt's advantage on goal difference at +2 and kept Iran level at 0, so the next round of group fixtures will matter for both sides as they try to turn unbeaten records into firmer qualification position.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Egypt and Iran meet at Lumen Field with both teams on 1 point after their opening match in World Cup Group G Round 3. Egypt sit 4th with 1 goal for and 1 against, while Iran are 2nd with 2 goals for and 2 against. With Hossam Hassan and Amir Ghalenoei both guiding sides that have started without a win, this will be a sharp test of control, patience and response. For fans in Finland, the timing is clear: Saturday 27 June, 06:00 EEST.
Egypt arrive with 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses from 1 played, a record that shows they have stayed in touch but will want more bite in the final third. Iran have the same unbeaten start, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, and their 2 goals for from 1 match give them a slight edge in attacking output. That balance makes the early stages important, because one clean passage or one defensive lapse could shape a contest where neither side has yet shown a decisive gap in the standings.
The table positions underline the stakes without creating panic. Iran are 2nd on 1 point and a goal difference of 0, while Egypt are 4th on 1 point and a goal difference of 0 as well. Those figures leave little between the teams, but the small edge in goals for may matter if the game becomes tight. In a group setting like World Cup Group G, Round 3, every point carries weight, and both coaches will know that a second straight positive result would keep qualification pressure manageable.
At Lumen Field in Seattle, the setting adds another layer to the occasion. Egypt will look to turn their 1 goal for into a stronger attacking threat, while Iran will try to make their 2 goals for count again in a game where both have already shown they can avoid defeat. Hossam Hassan and Amir Ghalenoei each have a team that has drawn once, and the shared unbeaten start suggests that structure and concentration will matter as much as ambition. Fans in Finland can expect a contest shaped more by efficiency than by volume.
Prediction (opinion)
Both sides have drawn once, both sit on 1 point, and both carry a goal difference of 0, so the standings point to another close contest.
That is why the next decisive step will be measured in details rather than drama, with World Cup Group G, Round 3 set to reward the side that handles the early pressure better.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Egypt: 61%, Iran: 39%.
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rami Rabia wins an air challenge against Shahriar Moghanlou
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Egypt
Shoja Khalilzadeh wins an air challenge against Hamza Abdelkarim
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir makes a crucial save!
CROSSBAR! A header from Saeid Ezatolahi hits the crossbar!
The cross by Alireza Jahanbakhsh from Iran successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Trezeguet from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ramin Rezaeian swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Yasser Ibrahim successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ramin Rezaeian is blocked
Trezeguet relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mehdi Taremi from Iran sends an effort wide of target
Mehdi Taremi goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Mehdi Taremi but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Mehdi Taremi finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Shahriar Moghanlou wins an air challenge against Rami Rabia
The cross by Saleh Hardani from Iran successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Shoja Khalilzadeh from Iran is ruled offside
NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Iran is revoked due to offside.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Iran.
Ball possession: Egypt: 62%, Iran: 38%.
After removing his shirt, the referee is forced to show Shoja Khalilzadeh a yellow card.
Iran managed to score the decisive goal in the dying minutes of the game!
G O O O O A A A L! Iran score! Shoja Khalilzadeh is on the scoresheet.
Good effort by Mohammad Ghorbani as he directs a shot on target, but Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir saves it
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
After a tactical foul, Mohanad Lasheen sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Obstruction as Mohanad Lasheen cuts off the run of Mehdi Taremi. A free-kick is awarded.
Mehdi Taremi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mohammad Mohebi is leaving the field to be replaced by Alireza Jahanbakhsh in a tactical substitution.
Mohammad Mohebi from Iran goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Marwan Ateya
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Saeid Ezatolahi wins an air challenge against Hamza Abdelkarim
Ball possession: Egypt: 61%, Iran: 39%.
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran commits a foul by elbowing Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir
Ramin Rezaeian from Iran swings in the corner from the left.
Zizo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Zizo hand-balls
Zizo controls the ball with his hand
Rami Rabia wins an air challenge against Shahriar Moghanlou
Ramin Rezaeian from Iran is ruled offside
Mohamed Hany relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Egypt: 64%, Iran: 36%.
Ahmed Abou El Fotouh comes back onto the field.
Hamza Abdelkarim wins an air challenge against Shahriar Moghanlou
Yasser Ibrahim wins an air challenge against Shahriar Moghanlou
Goal kick for Iran
Mohanad Lasheen fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Mohanad Lasheen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ali Nemati from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ali Nemati wins an air challenge against Zizo
Trezeguet relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohammad Ghorbani wins an air challenge against Mohanad Lasheen
Zizo wins an air challenge against Milad Mohammadi
Goal kick for Egypt
The game is restarted
Ahmed Abou El Fotouh is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ramin Rezaeian fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ramin Rezaeian makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Iran
Ball possession: Egypt: 65%, Iran: 35%.
After a tactical foul, Saeid Ezatolahi sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
The ref blows his whistle. Saeid Ezatolahi charged Omar Marmoush from behind and it's a free-kick
Iran are trying to create something here.
Mohammad Mohebi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Saleh Hardani relieves the pressure with a clearance
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Milad Mohammadi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohamed Hany makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Shoja Khalilzadeh from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Egypt
Mostafa Ziko is leaving the field to be replaced by Hamza Abdelkarim in a tactical substitution.
Mohanad Lasheen successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mohammad Ghorbani is blocked
Trezeguet relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohamed Hany from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Shahriar Moghanlou wins an air challenge against Rami Rabia
Ball possession: Egypt: 65%, Iran: 35%.
Ali Nemati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rami Rabia from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Mohammad Ghorbani from Iran trips Trezeguet
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Shahriar Moghanlou wins an air challenge against Yasser Ibrahim
Yasser Ibrahim comes back onto the field.
Yasser Ibrahim from Egypt is leaving the pitch because he needs to change his shirt.
Today's attendance is 66925
The referee signals a free kick as Mostafa Ziko from Egypt trips Milad Mohammadi
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Saeid Ezatolahi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Milad Mohammadi wins an air challenge against Mohanad Lasheen
Trezeguet from Egypt heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
Zizo from Egypt swings in the corner from the right.
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Egypt: 65%, Iran: 35%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Shoja Khalilzadeh successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Omar Marmoush is blocked
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Saman Ghoddos is leaving the field to be replaced by Shahriar Moghanlou in a tactical substitution.
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saleh Hardani from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Egypt: 63%, Iran: 37%.
The referee signals a free kick as Mehdi Taremi from Iran trips Mohamed Hany
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Zizo swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ali Nemati relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Marwan Ateya from Egypt successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Shoja Khalilzadeh from Iran trips Omar Marmoush
Alireza Beiranvand from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Zizo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Saeid Ezatolahi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Zizo is blocked
Saleh Hardani relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rami Rabia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: Egypt: 62%, Iran: 38%.
Obstruction as Saman Ghoddos cuts off the run of Yasser Ibrahim. A free-kick is awarded.
Yasser Ibrahim relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saeid Ezatolahi wins an air challenge against Mostafa Ziko
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The cross by Zizo from Egypt successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Iran are in control of the ball.
The game is restarted
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Mohamed Salah is leaving the field to be replaced by Zizo in a tactical substitution.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Omar Marmoush from Egypt trips Saeid Ezatolahi
Saeid Ezatolahi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Omar Marmoush makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The match resumes with a drop ball
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Yasser Ibrahim relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saman Ghoddos fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Mohammad Mohebi wins an air challenge against Mohamed Hany
Ball possession: Egypt: 63%, Iran: 37%.
Trezeguet from Egypt goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Saleh Hardani
Saleh Hardani makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Saleh Hardani relieves the pressure with a clearance
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Iran
A chance presents itself to Mohanad Lasheen from Egypt but his header goes wide
Mohamed Salah from Egypt swings in the corner from the right.
Saleh Hardani successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Trezeguet is blocked
Mohamed Salah creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Ramin Rezaeian is penalised for pushing Ahmed Abou El Fotouh
Iran are in control of the ball.
Yasser Ibrahim makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Milad Mohammadi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Egypt: 60%, Iran: 40%.
Good effort by Trezeguet as he directs a shot on target, but Alireza Beiranvand saves it
The cross by Mohamed Salah from Egypt successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Milad Mohammadi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yasser Ibrahim wins an air challenge against Mehdi Taremi
Saman Ghoddos wins an air challenge against Rami Rabia
Saleh Hardani makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rami Rabia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Egypt
Saeid Ezatolahi fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Omar Marmoush from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rami Rabia wins an air challenge against Mehdi Taremi
Mohamed Hany wins an air challenge against Mohammad Mohebi
Hossein Kanaani is leaving the field to be replaced by Saleh Hardani in a tactical substitution.
Mahmoud Saber is leaving the field to be replaced by Marwan Ateya in a tactical substitution.
Emam Ashour is leaving the field to be replaced by Omar Marmoush in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Egypt: 62%, Iran: 38%.
Mohamed Hany relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Iran takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Rami Rabia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Iran
Mahmoud Saber from Egypt tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Ali Nemati from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yasser Ibrahim makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mohamed Hany wins an air challenge against Mohammad Mohebi
Egypt take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mehdi Taremi wins an air challenge against Yasser Ibrahim
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Egypt
A chance presents itself to Shoja Khalilzadeh from Iran but his header goes wide
Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
The cross by Ali Nemati from Iran successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mohammad Mohebi wins an air challenge against Mohamed Hany
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Egypt: 61%, Iran: 39%.
Saman Ghoddos relieves the pressure with a clearance
After a tactical foul, Ali Nemati sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Ali Nemati from Iran goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mohamed Salah
Milad Mohammadi from Iran is ruled offside
Yasser Ibrahim commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Reckless challenge there. Yasser Ibrahim commits a rough foul on Saeid Ezatolahi
Yasser Ibrahim could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Shoja Khalilzadeh successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Trezeguet is blocked
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Alireza Beiranvand as he comes out and claims the ball
Trezeguet makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mohanad Lasheen wins an air challenge against Saeid Ezatolahi
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Egypt: 59%, Iran: 41%.
Goal kick for Iran
Mahmoud Saber fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Mehdi Taremi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Emam Ashour swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ramin Rezaeian relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Saman Ghoddos from Iran trips Mohanad Lasheen
Yasser Ibrahim relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saman Ghoddos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Egypt start a counter attack
Ahmed Abou El Fotouh from Egypt intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Trezeguet relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Iran takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Mohamed Hany relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yasser Ibrahim wins an air challenge against Mehdi Taremi
Goal kick for Egypt
Goal kick for Iran
The referee signals a free kick as Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran trips Mohanad Lasheen
Ball possession: Egypt: 58%, Iran: 42%.
Egypt take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Hossein Kanaani wins an air challenge against Mostafa Ziko
Goal kick for Egypt
Ramin Rezaeian goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Mohamed Hany relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rami Rabia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saman Ghoddos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Mahmoud Saber from Egypt trips Mohammad Ghorbani
Goal kick for Iran
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Emam Ashour makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Milad Mohammadi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ramin Rezaeian from Iran goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Trezeguet
Goal kick for Egypt
Iran are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Egypt: 61%, Iran: 39%.
Trezeguet shoots from outside the box, but Alireza Beiranvand has it under control
Trezeguet tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Alireza Beiranvand
Ahmed Abou El Fotouh wins an air challenge against Ramin Rezaeian
Yasser Ibrahim relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohammad Mohebi wins an air challenge against Mohamed Hany
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Yasser Ibrahim wins an air challenge against Mehdi Taremi
Goal kick for Iran
Egypt are trying to create something here.
Egypt are in control of the ball.
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Egypt: 59%, Iran: 41%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Milad Mohammadi hand-balls
Milad Mohammadi controls the ball with his hand
Milad Mohammadi wins an air challenge against Yasser Ibrahim
The referee signals a free kick as Mostafa Ziko from Egypt trips Ramin Rezaeian
Mohammad Mohebi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mostafa Ziko wins an air challenge against Mehdi Taremi
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mohamed Salah swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Saeid Ezatolahi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mohamed Hany is blocked
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mehdi Taremi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Emam Ashour from Egypt swings in the corner from the left.
Hossein Kanaani relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Egypt
Ball possession: Egypt: 54%, Iran: 46%.
Mahmoud Saber commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Reckless challenge there. Mahmoud Saber commits a rough foul on Saeid Ezatolahi
Ali Nemati makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Hossein Kanaani commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Reckless challenge there. Hossein Kanaani commits a rough foul on Mostafa Ziko
Ahmed Abou El Fotouh makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Obstruction as Mohammad Ghorbani cuts off the run of Mahmoud Saber. A free-kick is awarded.
Yasser Ibrahim makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Milad Mohammadi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mehdi Taremi wins an air challenge against Yasser Ibrahim
Goal kick for Iran
Mostafa Ziko from Egypt sends an effort wide of target
Mostafa Ziko goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Mostafa Ziko but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Mostafa Ziko finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The cross by Mahmoud Saber from Egypt successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mohamed Salah from Egypt takes a short corner kick from the right.
Mohamed Hany relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohammad Mohebi wins an air challenge against Yasser Ibrahim
Goal kick for Iran
Ball possession: Egypt: 53%, Iran: 47%.
Mohamed Abdelmonem is injured and is replaced by Yasser Ibrahim.
G O O O A A A L - Ramin Rezaeian reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!
Good effort by Milad Mohammadi as he directs a shot on target, but Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir saves it
The match resumes with a drop ball
Mohamed Abdelmonem is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Goal kick for Egypt
Ali Nemati makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ahmed Abou El Fotouh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saman Ghoddos goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
HE MISSES - Mehdi Taremi takes the penalty, but the keeper blocks it back into play.
Ball possession: Egypt: 56%, Iran: 44%.
Mehdi Taremi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
PENALTY - Mohamed Abdelmonem from Egypt concedes a penalty for tripping Mehdi Taremi.
Mohamed Abdelmonem could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Ali Nemati from Iran goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mohamed Salah
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mohamed Hany relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohamed Hany makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Iran are in control of the ball.
Mohamed Hany relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohamed Hany wins an air challenge against Milad Mohammadi
Mohamed Abdelmonem makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Alireza Beiranvand relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alireza Beiranvand with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
Trezeguet provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Mahmoud Saber scores with the left foot!
Ali Nemati successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked
Mostafa Ziko creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Ball possession: Egypt: 65%, Iran: 35%.
Mohamed Hany makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mehdi Taremi wins an air challenge against Rami Rabia
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Egypt are trying to create something here.
Mohammad Mohebi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mohammad Ghorbani from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mohamed Abdelmonem relieves the pressure with a clearance
Milad Mohammadi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rami Rabia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mohamed Salah from Egypt goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Saeid Ezatolahi
Saeid Ezatolahi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Hossein Kanaani relieves the pressure with a clearance
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
Egypt kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to Lumen Field, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Lumen Field where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Lumen Field where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Lumen Field, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Lumen Field, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Lumen Field. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Egypt vs Iran kicks off on Saturday 27 June 2026 at 06:00 EEST in Finland.
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Egypt and Iran have no recorded wins, draws, or losses against each other in the last 8 meetings listed in the manifest.
This is World Cup Group G, Round 3, at Lumen Field in Seattle, USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
66,925
Minute
90+5'
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