Egypt Through as Iran Denied by Late Offside in 1-1
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- Egypt advanced to the FIFA World Cup knockout stages after their Group G match against Iran in Seattle ended 1-1.
- Iran were denied guaranteed qualification to the last 32 when a late goal was ruled out for offside in the final moments of the match.
- Iran also struck the crossbar in the closing stages, the closest either side came to a winner in a thrilling finish.
- With the draw, Iran must now hope to be among the top eight third-placed teams to reach the knockout phase.
- Egypt progressed without securing a win, making them one of the teams to advance from Group G despite the stalemate.
Why it matters: Iran's progression now rests on results elsewhere and the rankings of third-placed teams rather than a guaranteed berth, with a single offside call and inches of crossbar clearance separating direct qualification from an anxious wait — a high-stakes margin in a tournament where every point and tiebreaker matters.
