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Belgium, Egypt into World Cup last 32 as Iran face anxious wait after stoppage-time drama

Mohamed Salah of Egypt in action against Iran in their final World Cup Group G game.
Mohamed Salah of Egypt in action against Iran in their final Group G game at Seattle Stadium. © Richard Heathcote, Getty Images via AFP

Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have given them a 2-1 win against Egypt was disallowed. The draw means the Pharaohs advance to the last 32 along with Belgium, who demolished New Zealand 5-1 to clinch top spot in Group G.

Iran had a stoppage-time goal disallowed and settled for a 1-1 draw with Egypt in an intense final Group G game at Seattle Stadium on Friday night.

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