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Iran captain slams Fifa and ‘disaster’ World Cup after cruel VAR blow against Egypt

Iran were denied a guaranteed place in the knockout phase after their stoppage-time winner was disallowed

The Independent UK · Jun 27

Watch: Rainbow flags fly at FIFA 'Pride Match' despite objections by Iran and Egypt, where homosexuality is criminalised

Rainbow flags were seen waving among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle's World Cup stadium on Friday, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for LGBTQ+ people took to the field in a match that became an unlikely symbol of inclusivity.

The Times of India · Jun 27

Egypt star Mohamed Salah issues injury update as World Cup hangs in balance

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Salah is dealing with a left knee injury

The Independent UK · Jun 27

Iran’s knockout status hangs by a thread after most dramatic – and agonising – World Cup moment so far

Egypt 1-1 Iran: Iran defender Shojae Khalilzadeh’s stoppage-time winner was disallowed by VAR, denying the war-torn nation a guaranteed spot in the knockout stages. Egypt are through; Iran must now wait

The Independent UK · Jun 27

Belgium rout New Zealand to advance at World Cup

VANCOUVER - Leandro ⁠Trossard scored twice as ​Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 at the World Cup on Friday to seal top spot ​in Group G and a place in ‌the round of 32, while the Kiwis bowed out of the tournament.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27

Drama-laden draw leaves Iran in limbo as Egypt set up last-32 clash with Australia

A disallowed goal and a header off the bar in injury time broke Iranian hearts as a 1-1 draw saw Egypt finish Group G in second place

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27

Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for Egypt vs Iran?

Egypt vs Iran is a battle for first place, and knockout football, in a tight Group G, but which pundits, commentators and presenters will compliment the event?

FourFourTwo · Jun 27

Egypt vs. Iran—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 65th game of the 2026 World Cup pits Egypt against Iran in Seattle.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 27

Who is the referee for Egypt vs Iran?

One side or the other still has a decent chance of making it into the next round - but not both

FourFourTwo · Jun 27

Egypt 1-1 Iran: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Team Melli must wait for the final group games to decide their fate after a wild finish in Seattle

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27