Egypt, Iran and World Cup
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For a few moments, it looked like Iran had found the goal that would send it through. Then VAR stepped in.
There was still a defender behind the ball when Iran scored the goal that seemed like it would get them a FIFA World Cup win on Friday night. Offside was called after a VAR review. The goal was disallowed.
New Zealand’s Finn Surman, a defender who rarely scores, got the opening goal off a corner kick in Sunday’s World Cup match against Egypt.
Follow Egypt vs. Iran live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.
After scoring his 68th international goal against New Zealand, Salah is close to overtaking Pharaohs' coach Hossam Hassan as Egypt's record scorer.
ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the World Cup action on June 21.
After going 1-0 down at halftime, Egypt came back to score three goals in the second half and win the match 3-1. Egypt is currently top of Group G ahead of Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran.
Mohamed Salah struck the decisive goal as Egypt came from behind to defeat New Zealand 3-1 and claim their first FIFA World Cup win.
