Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:15am on 27 Jun 2026,Saturday Sports
Egypt secured a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after battling Iran to a 1-1 draw in their final Group G match. Mohamed Salah and his teammates earned the crucial point needed to finish as group runners-up behind Belgium. Iran also produced a spirited performance, but the result was not enough to improve their standing. Egypt's disciplined display and defensive resilience ensured qualification to the knockout stage, where they will face Australia. The result marked another milestone for Egyptian football, with Salah playing a key role in guiding his nation into the tournament's knockout rounds. (PC: NDTV)
