Egypt have secured their place in the FIFA World Cup last 32, while Iran's fate hangs in the balance after a gripping 1-1 draw in Group G played in Seattle.

The match was settled at one goal apiece, but it was the frantic closing moments that will live long in the memory. Iran had a goal disallowed for offside in the dying seconds before striking the crossbar — two moments that ultimately denied them a guaranteed spot in the knockout rounds.

Iran's qualification hopes rest on other results

With the draw confirmed, Iran must now hope to progress as one of the top eight third-placed teams across all groups at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Their destiny is no longer in their own hands — they will need results elsewhere to go their way.

Egypt, meanwhile, advance with certainty, having done enough across the group stage to clinch qualification outright. The Pharaohs will now prepare for the last-32 stage knowing their campaign continues.

The drama in Seattle underlined just how fine the margins are at this level of the competition. A disallowed goal and a crossbar strike in the space of moments — Iran came agonisingly close to guaranteeing their own passage but could not convert when it mattered most.

The Group G encounter now sets up a tense wait for the Iranian squad and their supporters, who must watch the remaining group-stage matches unfold before knowing whether they will feature in the next round.