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The Egyptian national team has achieved an unprecedented achievement in the history of the Pharaohs while participating in the 2026 World Cup.
According to statistics network Opta, Egypt maintained their unbeaten record in three consecutive World Cup matches for the first time, in addition to qualifying beyond the World Cup group stage for the first time.
1 – For the first time, Egypt remained unbeaten in three consecutive FIFA World Cup matches. Moreover, for the first time it passed the group stage of the World Cup (the only precedent for a knockout dates back to 1934, where groups were not included). Turning point. pic.twitter.com/gx9rBQvb3z
— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) June 27, 2026
Statistics specialist network Mr. Cheap reported that Iran became the second team in the history of the World Cup to record three draws in three group stage matches by different scores (0-0, 1-1 and 2-2).
Iran was preceded only by Belgium in 1998, who drew with the same three scores (0-0, 1-1 and 2-2).
EGY 🇪🇬 1-1 🇮🇷 IRN (FT) – Iran are the SECOND team in ENTIRE World Cup history to draw three times by DIFFERENT scores in three group stage matches. The only precedent was Belgium in 1998, interestingly, with the same three scores: 0-0, 1-1…
— MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) June 27, 2026
The Egyptian team qualified for the 32nd round of the 2026 World Cup after a draw with Iran, 1-1, within the framework of the third round of the group stage.
Mahmoud Saber gave Egypt the lead in the 5th minute after Mohamed Salah’s shot collided with the Iranian defense and the goalkeeper came out to clear the ball in front of Mahmoud Saber and powerfully struck it as the ball went between the legs of the Iranian keeper and into the net.
The referee awarded a penalty to Egypt in the 9th minute after Egyptian defender Mohamed Abdel Moneim made a mistake in passing one of the balls, hitting striker Mahdi Tarmi in the leg.
Mostafa Shubert, the goalkeeper of the Egyptian national team, blocked Taremi’s shot brilliantly.
Iran equalized after Milad Mohammadi’s powerful shot from inside the penalty area was blocked by Mostafa Schubert, but the ball deflected to the left, where Ramin Rezayan followed into the back of the net.
