Why Iran’s late goal against Egypt was ruled out for offside

For a few moments, it looked like Iran had found the goal that would send it through. Then VAR stepped in.

Why offside was called on Iran goal in controversial ending vs. Egypt to deny World Cup win

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.

Surman gets World Cup goal but New Zealand falls to Egypt 3-1

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.

Egypt vs. Iran Highlights: Iran Left Waiting After Devastating Finish

Follow Egypt vs. Iran live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.
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Mohamed Salah’s five biggest goals for Egypt

After scoring his 68th international goal against New Zealand, Salah is close to overtaking Pharaohs' coach Hossam Hassan as Egypt's record scorer.

FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Yamal youngest since Pele, Egypt's long-awaited first, Cape Verde's first goals

ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the World Cup action on June 21.
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New Zealand vs Egypt Player Ratings- Man of the Match, Winners and Disappointments

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.
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Egypt earn long-awaited first victory

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.