Iran were denied a dramatic last-gasp victory in Group G after the VAR disallowed Shoja Khalilzadeh's 93rd-minute goal against Egypt. The defender celebrated wildly, but referee Szymon Marciniak ruled he was offside following a goalkeeper punch.
The match ended in a draw, marking Iran's third stalemate of the group stage. The frantic finale saw Mehdi Taremi hit the crossbar in the 89th minute and Saeid Ezatolahi strike the bar in stoppage time.
As runners-up in Group G, Egypt qualified for the round of 32 and will face Australia. Iran's fate hangs in the balance as they await confirmation of a best third-placed finish.
Late VAR interventions significantly altered qualification odds; Egypt's advancement opens specific betting markets against Australia, while Iran's inability to convert late pressure highlights their risk in knockout scenarios.
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