Egypt and Iran Draw 1-1 After Taremi Penalty Miss

Group Stage · Group G · Lumen Field, Seattle · June 26, 2026

Egypt and Iran drew 1-1 in Seattle, a result that sent Egypt through in second place in Group G.

Mahmoud Saber gave Egypt the lead in the fifth minute, set up by Mahmoud Trézéguet. Iran’s Mehdi Taremi failed to convert an early penalty, but Ramin Rezaeian equalized in the 14th minute, his second goal of the tournament. Saeid Ezatolahi hit the woodwork for Iran. Iran created more (1.97 expected goals to 0.84), and Shoja Khalilzadeh had a late goal ruled out for offside after a video review.

Egypt finish second with five points, level with Belgium but behind on goal difference. Iran finish third with three points and must wait on Saturday’s results.

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Archive coverage. First published on ESO Soccer on October 2, 2026. The archive date reflects the events covered.