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Iran scores dramatic last-minute goal ruled offside against Egypt

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Iran scores dramatic last-minute goal ruled offside against Egypt
Summary

Iran faced Egypt in a tightly contested match currently level at 1-1. The climax occurred in the third minute of stoppage time, when Shoja Khalilzadeh found the net, appearing to secure a dramatic win. However, the goal was disallowed for offside after a VAR review, leading to intense celebrations that ultimately fell flat. The outcome leaves Iran's qualification hopes hanging in the balance, depending on results from another group match.

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  • •Match between Iran and Egypt tied at 1-1 in stoppage time.
  • •Khalilzadeh's stoppage-time goal initially celebrated but ruled offside.
  • •VAR confirmed offside by a narrow margin, no goal awarded.
  • •Iran's chances of advancing now depend on other group match results.
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Bitter, tragic, unbelievable, dramatic, sad. There are probably a thousand words to describe this insane finale between Egypt and Iran.Quite a lot had already happened in the match at 1-1 before it bu...

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