In a fiercely contested encounter, Egypt and Iran shared the spoils in Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a 1-1 draw. Amr Morad gave the Egyptians a 25th-minute lead, but Ali Gholizadeh drew Iran level just before halftime. The result leaves both teams with a crucial point each, setting the stage for a thrilling group-stage battle in the world's biggest football tournament.