Egypt vs Iran preview

2026 World Cup, World
Seattle Stadium Sat, 27 Jun - 3:00 AM
World Cup
EgyptEGY
1 – 1
IranIRN
Full Time Sat, 27 Jun 3:00 AM
Round 3 Group Stage
Goal
|
Goal
Ramin Rezaeian - 14'

CONTEXT

Egypt hosted Iran in a tightly contested match that finished 1-1. The first half saw both sides score once resulting in a 1-1 scoreline at halftime. Egypt dominated possession with 61 percent but struggled to convert opportunities effectively. Iran despite having only 39 percent of the ball generated superior chances reflected in their 2.2 expected goals against Egypt's 1.0. The xG differential of minus 1.2 highlighted the away team's efficiency in attack. No red cards disrupted proceedings allowing both teams to maintain their structures. Egypt as the stronger side entered with high expectations yet the draw represented a significant deviation from anticipated outcomes. The result did not align with xG projections or market forecasts. Efficiency levels stayed consistent with team profiles throughout the ninety minutes. This performance underscored the challenges in translating possession into tangible results for the home team.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Egypt experienced a significant structural deviation in their performance against expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with the teams' overall capabilities during the contest.
  • xG alignment: The final result did not align with the xG figures favoring the away side.
  • Market alignment: The draw outcome proved inconsistent with pre-match market projections.
  • xG expectations: Iran surpassed xG expectations with 2.2 compared to Egypt's 1.0.
  • Event impact: Both teams found the net in the first half leading to a 1-1 halftime score.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards ensured no distortion to the match's structural flow.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
S. Marciniak
S. Marciniak
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
T. Listkiewicz
T. Listkiewicz
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Kupsik
A. Kupsik
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Y. Araki
Y. Araki
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Egypt H. Hussein
H. Hussein
VS
Iran A. Ghalenoei
A. Ghalenoei
2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
New Zealand Rank: W
Belgium Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Belgium Rank: D
New Zealand Rank: D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Egypt
37.72%
Draw
36.22%
Away Iran
26.06%

Movement

Changes since opening
Egypt
+33.66%
Draw
-56.14%
Iran
+22.47%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
22.22
14.07
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Egypt
Iran
Power Score
22.22
14.07
League Position
2
3
Global Rank
29
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Egypt — Opponent-weighted form score
Iran — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Egypt Iran

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Egypt

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Iran

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Egypt ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Iran
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
28.44
38.21
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
38.21
28.44
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Egypt -0.88 Efficiency Index
vs
Iran +0.88 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Egypt
Iran
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Egypt
vs
Iran
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Egypt Iran
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
33%
63%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.33 vs -1.38
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Egypt Iran
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
63%
33%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-1.38 vs -0.33
Egypt
Iran
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Egypt
vs
Iran
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Egypt Iran
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Egypt 0.32
Iran 0.34
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Egypt Iran
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Egypt 0.03
Iran 0.02
Egypt
Iran
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • IRN had peak pressure around 15'.
  • IRN started the game with stronger pressure.
EGY Pressure IRN Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: IRN reached the top pressure at 15' (83.49).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 5-4-1
Pitch
A. Safar Beiranvand
Iran
1 A. Safar Beiranvand
M. Mohammadi
Iran
5 M. Mohammadi
A. Nemati
Iran
19 A. Nemati
S. Khalilzadeh
Iran
4 S. Khalilzadeh
M. Kanani Zadegan
Substitution
Iran
13 M. Kanani Zadegan
R. Rezaeian
Iran
23 R. Rezaeian
M. Mohebi
Substitution
Iran
8 M. Mohebi
S. Ezatolahi Afagh
Iran
6 S. Ezatolahi Afagh
M. Ghorbani
Iran
21 M. Ghorbani
S. Ghoddos
Substitution
Iran
14 S. Ghoddos
M. Taremi
Iran
9 (C) M. Taremi

General Information

Date & Time
Jun 27, 2026, 03:00 AM
Competition
2026 World Cup, World · Round 3 · Group Stage
Stadium
Seattle Stadium
Capacity
68740
Attendance
66925
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Szymon Marciniak
Tomasz Listkiewicz
Adam Kupsik
Yusuke Araki

Statistics

Possession
EGY
57%
IRN
43%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
0 Big Chances Created 4
6 Shots 6
47 Dangerous attacks 38
61 Possession 39
8 Corners 2
19 Free kicks 10
3 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

71 Ball Safe 69
0 Penalties 1
9 Goal Kicks 10
8 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 3
14 Throwins 15
0 Hit Woodwork 1
21 Successful Headers 29
1 Assists 0
2 Injuries 1
20 Dribble Attempts 15
10 Successful Dribbles 8
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 53

Attacking

118 Attacks 100
0 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

44 Long Passes 66
587 Passes 367
512 Successful Passes 281
87 Successful Passes Percentage 77
10 Key Passes 6
18 Successful Long Passes 29
41 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44

Defensive

2 Saves 2
17 Tackles 23
7 Interceptions 8
62 Duels Won 71

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 10
4 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

0 Offsides 3
11 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Szymon Marciniak

Starting XI ▼

23
Oufa Shobeir
Oufa Shobeir Goalkeeper
7.39
3
Mohamed Hany
Mohamed Hany Defender
7.61
5
Ramy Rabia
Ramy Rabia Defender
7.15
6
Mohamed Abdelmonem
Mohamed Abdelmonem Defender
5.49
2
Yasser Ibrahim
Yasser Ibrahim
Defender14'
7.07
13
Ahmed Fatouh
Ahmed Fatouh Defender
6.69
7
Mahmoud Trezeguet
Mahmoud Trezeguet Midfielder
7.38
8
Emam Ashour
Emam Ashour Midfielder
6.39
22
Omar Marmoush
Omar Marmoush
Attacker46'
6.44
10
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah (C) Midfielder
6.42
25
Zizo
Zizo
Attacker57'
6.77
17
Mohanad Lasheen
Mohanad Lasheen Midfielder
6.95
21
Mahmoud Saber
Mahmoud Saber Midfielder
7.37
19
Marwan Ateya
Marwan Ateya
Midfielder46'
6.83
11
Mostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf
Mostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf Attacker
6.4
9
Hamza Abdelkarim
Hamza Abdelkarim
Attacker76'
6.47
Referee : Szymon Marciniak

Starting XI ▼

1
Alireza Beiranvand
Alireza Beiranvand Goalkeeper
6.86
4
Shoja Khalilzadeh
Shoja Khalilzadeh Defender
7.33
5
Milad Mohammadi
Milad Mohammadi Defender
6.91
13
Hossein Kanaani
Hossein Kanaani Defender
6.2
2
Saleh Hardani
Saleh Hardani
Defender46'
6.95
19
Ali Nemati
Ali Nemati Defender
6.74
23
Ramin Rezaeian
Ramin Rezaeian Defender
7.54
6
Saeed Ezatolahi
Saeed Ezatolahi Midfielder
7.34
8
Mohammad Mohebi
Mohammad Mohebi Midfielder
6.36
7
Alireza Jahanbakhsh
Alireza Jahanbakhsh
Attacker90+1'
6.74
14
Saman Ghoddos
Saman Ghoddos Midfielder
6.52
20
Shahriar Moghanlou
Shahriar Moghanlou
Attacker67'
6.75
21
Mohammad Ghorbani
Mohammad Ghorbani Midfielder
6.73
9
Mehdi Taremi
Mehdi Taremi (C) Attacker
6.99

Events

2ND-HALF
90+6'
Event
Shoja Khalilzadeh
Goal disallowed
90+4'
Event
Shoja Khalilzadeh
7th Yellowcard
Event
Mohanad Lasheen
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
90+2'
90+1'
Event
Alireza Jahanbakhsh → Mohammad Mohebi
8th Substitution
79'
Event
Saeed Ezatolahi
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Hamza Abdelkarim → Mostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf
7th Substitution
76'
67'
Event
Shahriar Moghanlou → Saman Ghoddos
6th Substitution
Event
Zizo → Mohamed Salah
5th Substitution
57'
Event
Marwan Ateya → Mahmoud Saber
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Omar Marmoush → Emam Ashour
4th Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Saleh Hardani → Hossein Kanaani
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
43'
Event
Ali Nemati
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Yasser Ibrahim
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
42'
Event
Mahmoud Saber
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
20'
19'
Event
Hossein Kanaani
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Yasser Ibrahim → Mohamed Abdelmonem 
1st Substitution
14'
14'
Event
Ramin Rezaeian
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
11'
Event
Mehdi Taremi
GoalkeeperSave
Event
Mahmoud Saber
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
5'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Mehdi Taremi's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Shahriyar Moghanloo, who provided a headed pass.
90
Corner Corner
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran hits the bar with a header from close range, assisted by Alireza Jahanbakhsh's cross after a corner.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Ramin Rezaeian from IR Iran has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to IR Iran after Yasser Ibrahim concedes.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR is checking the goal scored by Shoja Khalilzadeh for IR Iran.
90
Update Update
Offside called on IR Iran. Shoja Khalilzadeh is caught offside.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Shoja Khalilzadeh from IR Iran receives a yellow card for excessive celebration.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! IR Iran takes the lead 2-1 with Shoja Khalilzadeh scoring a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a set piece.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Mohammad Ghorbani from IR Iran has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is saved.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohanad Lasheen of Egypt.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mohanad Lasheen from Egypt receives a yellow card for a foul.
90
Update Update
Mehdi Taremi from Iran is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for IR Iran: Alireza Jahanbakhsh comes on for Mohammad Mohebbi.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohammad Mohebbi of IR Iran.
90
Update Update
Marwan Attia from Egypt wins a free kick in the attacking half.
89
Update Update
Foul committed by Saeid Ezatolahi of IR Iran.
89
Update Update
Mostafa Shobeir from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
88
Corner Corner
IR Iran wins a corner after Zizo concedes.
87
Update Update
Zizo from Egypt commits a handball.
86
Update Update
Ramin Rezaeian of IR Iran is caught offside.
84
Attempt Attempt
Mohanad Lasheen from Egypt misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
82
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ahmed Fatouh from Egypt.
82
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
79
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran receives a yellow card for a foul.
79
Update Update
Saeid Ezatolahi of Iran commits a foul.
79
Update Update
Omar Marmoush wins a free kick for Egypt in the attacking half.
76
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Mohammad Ghorbani from IR Iran has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked. Milad Mohammadi provided the assist.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Egypt: Hamza Abdelkarim comes on for Mostafa Zico.
74
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohammad Ghorbani of IR Iran.
74
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohammad Ghorbani from IR Iran.
73
Update Update
Trezeguet from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
73
Update Update
Mostafa Zico commits a foul for Egypt.
72
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Trezeguet (Egypt) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
71
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
69
Update Update
The match is currently on hold for a drinks break.
68
Attempt Attempt
Omar Marmoush's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after a concession by Shoja Khalilzadeh.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for IR Iran: Shahriyar Moghanloo comes on for Saman Ghoddos.
65
Update Update
Yasser Ibrahim from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
65
Update Update
Mehdi Taremi commits a foul for IR Iran.
64
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after a concession by Ali Nemati.
64
Update Update
Foul committed by Shoja Khalilzadeh of IR Iran.
64
Update Update
Omar Marmoush of Egypt is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
62
Attempt Attempt
Zizo's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after a concession by Saeid Ezatolahi.
60
Update Update
Yasser Ibrahim from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
60
Update Update
Saman Ghoddos commits a foul for IR Iran.
57
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Egypt: Zizo comes on for Mohamed Salah.
56
Update Update
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran wins a free kick in the defensive half.
56
Update Update
Omar Marmoush commits a foul for Egypt.
56
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
55
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Saman Ghoddos from IR Iran with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
55
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Mostafa Zico from Egypt.
54
Update Update
Saleh Hardani from Iran wins a free kick in the defensive half.
54
Update Update
Foul committed by Trezeguet of Egypt.
52
Attempt Attempt
Trezeguet's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Mohamed Salah provided the assist.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after Saleh Hardani concedes.
52
Corner Corner
Mohanad Lasheen from Egypt misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. The chance was set up by a cross from Mohamed Salah after a corner.
51
Update Update
Ramin Rezaeian commits a foul for IR Iran.
51
Update Update
Ahmed Fatouh from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
49
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Trezeguet's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
46
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Saeid Ezatolahi from IR Iran takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. He was assisted by Ramin Rezaeian.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between Egypt and IR Iran.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Egypt: Marwan Attia comes on for Mahmoud Saber.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Egypt: Omar Marmoush comes on for Emam Ashour.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for IR Iran: Saleh Hardani comes on for Hossein Kanani.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Mahmoud Saber, who took a left-footed shot from outside the box for Egypt.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Shoja Khalilzadeh from IR Iran with a header from the center of the box.
43
Update Update
Foul committed by Ali Nemati of IR Iran.
43
Update Update
Mohamed Salah wins a free kick for Egypt on the right wing.
43
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ali Nemati from IR Iran receives a yellow card for a foul.
42
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yasser Ibrahim of Egypt receives a yellow card for a foul.
42
Update Update
Milad Mohammadi of IR Iran is caught offside.
41
Attempt Attempt
Trezeguet's right-footed shot from outside the box for Egypt is blocked.
41
Update Update
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran wins a free kick in the attacking half.
41
Update Update
Yasser Ibrahim commits a foul for Egypt.
39
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Mahmoud Saber (Egypt) takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the left after a corner.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after a concession by Ramin Rezaeian.
38
Update Update
Saman Ghoddos commits a foul for IR Iran.
38
Update Update
Mohanad Lasheen from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
35
Update Update
Foul committed by Saeid Ezatolahi of IR Iran.
35
Update Update
Mohanad Lasheen from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
34
Update Update
Foul committed by Saeid Ezatolahi of IR Iran.
33
Update Update
Mohanad Lasheen from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
33
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Ramin Rezaeian from IR Iran with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
31
Update Update
Mohammad Ghorbani from Iran wins a free kick in the defensive half.
31
Update Update
Mahmoud Saber commits a foul for Egypt.
30
Update Update
Ramin Rezaeian commits a foul for IR Iran.
26
Update Update
Trezeguet from Egypt wins a free kick in the defensive half.
23
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Trezeguet's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Alireza Beiranvand. The shot was assisted by Ahmed Fatouh.
23
Update Update
Milad Mohammadi of IR Iran commits a handball.
23
Update Update
Ramin Rezaeian from IR Iran is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
23
Update Update
Mostafa Zico commits a foul for Egypt.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after a concession by Mohammad Ghorbani.
21
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Mohamed Hany's right-footed shot from outside the box for Egypt is blocked. Ahmed Fatouh provided the assist.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after Saeid Ezatolahi concedes.
20
Update Update
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran wins a free kick in the defensive half.
20
Update Update
Mahmoud Saber commits a foul for Egypt.
20
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mahmoud Saber of Egypt receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
19
Update Update
Foul committed by Hossein Kanani (IR Iran).
19
Update Update
Foul committed by Hossein Kanani of IR Iran.
19
Update Update
Mostafa Zico from Egypt wins a free kick on the left wing.
18
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Hossein Kanani of IR Iran receives a yellow card for a foul.
18
Update Update
Mahmoud Saber from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
17
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohammad Ghorbani of Iran.
16
Corner Corner
Mostafa Zico from Egypt misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after a concession by Mohammad Mohebbi.
14
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Egypt: Yasser Ibrahim comes on for Mohamed Abdelmonem due to an injury.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Milad Mohammadi from IR Iran has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
13
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1 as Ramin Rezaeian scores for IR Iran with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box.
11
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
11
Corner Corner
Penalty saved! Mehdi Taremi's right-footed shot is saved in the bottom right corner by Mostafa Shobeir.
11
Update Update
Delay in the match in Egypt.
9
Update Update
Penalty awarded to Iran as Mehdi Taremi is fouled in the penalty area.
9
Update Update
Penalty conceded by Mohamed Abdelmonem of Egypt for a foul in the penalty area.
8
Update Update
Foul committed by Ali Nemati of Iran.
8
Update Update
Mohamed Salah wins a free kick for Egypt in the defensive half.
5
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Mohamed Salah's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Mahmoud Saber takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
1
Attempt Attempt
Mohamed Salah takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
1
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Szymon Marciniak.

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 draw between Egypt and Iran leaves much to ponder regarding performance metrics and expectations. Although Egypt controlled more of the ball their inability to match Iran's chance creation proved decisive in the stalemate. With Iran outperforming on the xG front the draw highlights how possession alone does not guarantee success. Both teams will likely review their attacking transitions and defensive setups moving forward. The absence of any dismissals kept the game balanced allowing for open play. This result serves as a reminder that matches can defy statistical projections in surprising ways. Teams must focus on clinical finishing to turn such opportunities into wins. Overall the encounter provided valuable insights into the dynamics of international football competition.