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
Egypt led through a goal in the 5th minute, Iran answered in the 14th, and the draw held through 90 minutes and ordinary time. For fans in Namibia, the match arrived at Saturday 27 June, 05:00 CAT, with SuperSport and DStv carrying the viewing conversation around a contest that stayed alive until the final whistle.
The scoreline matched the balance of the table and the pattern of the game. Egypt came in with 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses from 3, plus 5 goals for and 3 against, while Iran arrived with 0 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from 3, scoring 3 and conceding 3. That left Egypt on a +2 goal difference and Iran at 0, and the match itself reflected those margins: Egypt showed the sharper start, Iran showed enough resilience to recover, and neither side found the late edge needed to separate them. In Namibia, the broad takeaway was simple because the numbers were simple: both teams protected their unbeaten records, but Egypt remained the side with the stronger position.
Early swing, then a long stall
Egypt's early lead set the tempo inside Lumen Field. The home side, set up in a 4-2-3-1 under Hossam Hassan, made the first decisive move at 5 minutes, but Iran, coached by Amir Ghalenoei and shaped in a 5-4-1, answered at 14 minutes to restore parity. From there the match settled into a duel of patience rather than a chase for chaos. The teams' records at kick-off help explain the rhythm: Egypt had already drawn 2 of their first 3, and Iran had drawn all 3 of theirs. Neither side had a habit of losing control, and the result followed that pattern almost exactly.
Discipline also shaped the flow, with yellow cards arriving for both sides throughout the night: Iran were booked in the 18th, 43rd, 79th and 90th minutes, while Egypt received cautions in the 19th, 41st and 90th minutes. That spread of cards mirrors a contest where neither team surrendered control easily, and the final minute pressure was still high enough to produce another booking for each side. The single disallowed goal at 90 minutes for Iran underlined how close the finish remained. Even without a change to the 1-1 score, the closing stretch carried enough edge to explain why the draw felt hard-earned rather than routine.
Yasser Ibrahim stood out as the player of the match for Egypt, and that recognition fits a result in which Egypt's best moments came from holding their shape after the early lead. The line-ups on paper already pointed to a measured contest, with Egypt's 4-2-3-1 facing Iran's 5-4-1, and the final result matched that tactical contrast. Egypt's 5 points and +2 goal difference still give them a stronger base than Iran, who sit on 3 points and a 0 goal difference. For fans in Namibia, that means the table remains close enough to keep interest high, but the point split also keeps Egypt in the more comfortable position after Round 3.
The bigger picture is that both teams protected what they had built over 3 matches: Egypt stayed unbeaten with 1 win and 2 draws, while Iran stayed unbeaten with 3 draws. The 1-1 draw at Lumen Field did not rewrite the standings, but it did confirm the narrowness at the top of the group race. Egypt's 5 points still offer the better platform, and Iran's 3 points still leave them within reach. For readers in Namibia, the return on the night was a contest that stayed on script for the numbers and on edge for the timing. The next step in World Cup Group G Round 3 now turns on how both teams convert these unbeaten starts into a more decisive position.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Egypt and Iran will meet at Lumen Field in Seattle with both sides carrying the same immediate prize: a first win in World Cup Group G. Egypt arrive in 4th place on 1 point from 1 match, while Iran sit 2nd on 1 point from the same number of games. With Hossam Hassan and Amir Ghalenoei each working off a single draw, this will be less about reputation and more about who can turn a balanced opening into a stronger position in Round 3.
The numbers on both teams suggest a narrow contest rather than a loose, open one. Egypt have scored 1 and conceded 1, leaving them on a 0 goal difference. Iran have matched that in points, but with 2 goals scored and 2 against, also on a 0 goal difference. That difference in goals for is the clearest separation in the table lines supplied, and it gives Iran a slightly more aggressive profile going into a fixture that could quickly be decided by one clean attacking moment or one controlled defensive spell.
For Namibia-based readers, the timing is clear: Saturday 27 June, 05:00 CAT. That makes this an early watch in Africa/Windhoek, and it is a fixture that will reward anyone following the competition through SuperSport or DStv. Egypt will need to make home-like use of the occasion despite the Seattle setting, while Iran will look to keep the game on their terms by leaning on the fact that they have already found the net twice in 1 game. In a group table this tight, the first meaningful edge can matter immediately.
Hossam Hassan and Amir Ghalenoei will both see a match shaped by fine margins, because the table already says neither side can afford another flat step. Egypt's record of 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses shows restraint without reward, while Iran's identical sequence in results, but with more goals scored, points to a team that has been slightly more productive in attack. At Lumen Field, that contrast between Egypt's one-for-one balance and Iran's two goals for could become the central storyline if the match settles into a patient rhythm.
Egypt's job will be to turn a level start into a more stable climb, and that is where their clean slate in the loss column matters. Iran will take the same unbeaten record into the game, but their 2 goals for suggest a touch more cutting edge in the early numbers. With both sides on 1 point, the pressure is not on one team alone; it sits on the fixture itself, because a draw would leave the table compressed and a win would provide immediate breathing room in World Cup Group G.
For fans in Namibia, this is exactly the kind of Group G meeting that can sharpen the picture fast: two coaches, one point each, and no separation in goal difference. Egypt and Iran will both know that their first win would matter as much for the table as for confidence, especially with the competition already at Round 3. If either side can impose its rhythm at Lumen Field, the next step in the group will come with real clarity.
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.
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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 Namibia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Namibia broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Namibia is on Saturday 27 June 2026 at 05:00 CAT.
Local broadcast partners for Namibia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Namibia broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Egypt and Iran have no listed head-to-head results in the last eight meetings: Egypt 0 wins, 0 draws, Iran 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group G, Round 3, at Lumen Field in Seattle, USA.
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