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A 1-1 draw between Egypt and Iran at the 2026 World Cup sent Egypt to the knockout stage for the first time in history. Outside Seattle's Lumen Field, anti-government protests and confrontations between activists and Iranian fans marked the atmosphere, but inside the stadium, football provided moments of unity.
Ngày thi đấu thứ Bảy (28/6) tại World Cup 2026 diễn ra 6 trận đấu cuối cùng vòng bảng, bao gồm các cuộc đối đầu của Anh, Argentina, Bồ Đào Nha và Colombia. Cape Verde làm nên lịch sử khi lần đầu tiên giành vé vào vòng loại trực tiếp, trong khi Iran phải chờ kết quả từ các trận đấu khác để hy vọng đi tiếp.
Veteran forward Sardar Rezaeian has etched his name into Iranian football history by becoming the country's all-time leading goal scorer for the national team. He surpassed the previous record held by a legendary figure through consistent performances and a remarkable goal-scoring ability, continuing to serve as a key player and inspiration for younger generations.
Iran earned a valuable point by holding Egypt to a 0-0 draw in a tense World Cup qualifier. The result keeps them in the race for a tournament spot as they focus on upcoming crucial matches.
Ahead of a World Cup round of 16 clash with Brazil, Japan captain Takumi Minamino expressed confidence his team can spring a surprise. He stressed thorough preparation and the belief that anything can happen in 90 minutes.
Kazuma Okamoto hit his 19th home run of the season for the Toronto Blue Jays, but his efforts were not enough as the team lost to the Texas Rangers 5-4 on Friday.
Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver to top Group G and advance to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup, eliminating the Kiwis. Leandro Trossard scored twice, while Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers also found the net.
The 2026 World Cup, expanded to 48 teams, enters the knockout round with 32 teams, including debutants like Cape Verde. The round of 32 runs from June 28 to July 3, followed by the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final on July 19. A full schedule and list of qualified teams have been released.
As of June 27, 28 teams have officially qualified for the World Cup 2026 round of 32, with six spots still open. The tournament introduces a new 32-team knockout stage and revised tie-breaking criteria prioritizing head-to-head results.
Iran must wait anxiously to learn if they can advance to the World Cup knockout stage after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt, where a stoppage-time goal that seemed to seal victory was ruled out for offside. Egypt finished second in the group with five points and will face Australia in the round of 32.
