Iran wait on World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw

Egypt, whose qualification for the ‌last-32 was already guaranteed, took the lead inside five minutes through Mahmoud Saber, before Ramin Rezaeian equalised from a tight angle in the 14th minute of a frantic start
Mohamed Salah and Mostafa Zico celebrate. Picture: Fran Santiago/Getty

Mohamed Salah and Mostafa Zico celebrate. Picture: Fran Santiago/Getty

Group G: Iran 1 Egypt 1

Iran face an anxious wait to see if they will progress to the World Cupknockout stage after they came from behind to hold Egypt to a 1-1 draw, which ended in ​dramatic fashion with an apparent last-ditch winner ruled out for offside.

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