Egypt reach FIFA World Cup knockout stage for first time

By  News On Air   Jun 27, 2026

In Football, Egypt have reached the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time after a 1-1 draw with Iran in their final Group G match. Iran’s Ramin Rezaeian was named Player of the Match.

Egypt finished the group stage unbeaten and qualified as runners-up. They will now face Australia in the Round of 32. Despite the draw, Iran remains in contention to reach the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.

In another Group G match, Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to finish at the top of the group. Belgium produced a dominant performance after inconsistent results in their opening two matches. The victory confirmed their place in the Round of 32.