Egypt reach World Cup knockouts but dramatic draw with Iran denies them group top spot
DUBAI: Egypt has become the second Arab team to progress to the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup following their 1-1 draw with Iran at Seattle Stadium.
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Cape Verde and Dubliner Roberto 'Pico' Lopes make history as they progress to knockouts
Cape Verde has reached the knockout stage of the World Cup, becoming the smallest country in history to qualify for the next phase of the competition after a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia.
Iran's Taremi criticises logistical issues, suggests side not welcome in US
SEATTLE, June 26 : Iran captain Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticising the conditions they are playing under in the United States after they drew 1-1 with Egypt on Friday to possibly secure a knockout spot.
Egypt to assess Salah after he asked to be substituted, says coach
SEATTLE, June 26 : Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Mohamed Salah would be assessed after the captain asked to be substituted during Friday's 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran, leaving his fitness uncertain ahead of the knockout phase
New Zealand disappointed but proud after World Cup exit
VANCOUVER, June 26 : New Zealand's World Cup journey came to an end with a 5-1 thrashing by Belgium on Friday, but coach Darren Bazeley said he was proud of how his players had performed despite finishing bottom of Group G.
Iran wait on World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw
SEATTLE: Iran face an anxious wait to see if they will progress to the World Cup knockout 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.
Spain’s De la Fuente praises team's resilience, lauds World Cup progress
June 26 : Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised his side's resilience after a battling 1-0 win over Uruguay secured top spot in World Cup Group H, saying the players had coped with a physically demanding match in which they were pushed "to the limit".
World Cup joy for Cabo Verde as stalemate with the Saudis sees them through to knockout stages
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia exited the World Cup at the group stage for the third tournament in a row, after a goalless draw with Cabo Verde at Houston Stadium on Friday.