Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Omar Marmoush and Egypt progress to Round of 32 after Iran draw

Egypt and Omar Marmoush played out a 1-1 draw with Iran in Seattle, Washington on Friday to finish in second place of Group G at the FIFA World Cup.

Both sides scored inside the opening quarter-hour in Seattle, producing a frantic opening to a match that ultimately ended in a tense stalemate.

Mahmoud Saber broke the deadlock for Egypt after just five minutes before Ramin Rezaeian levelled for Iran on 14 minutes.

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The draw ensured both sides could still advance, though the night had plenty of drama. Mohamed Salah was taken off on 57 minutes with a hamstring concern, raising fears over his fitness heading into the knockout rounds.

Iran thought they had snatched a winner deep in stoppage time but Shoja Khalilzadeh‘s goal was overturned after a VAR review ruled him offside.

Egypt ultimately finished second in Group G while Iran will be sweating on their fate as a potential third-placed qualifier.

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Here’s how Marmoush fared in Egypt’s final FIFA World Cup group-stage clash:

Minutes played – 45

Goals – 0

Assists – 0

Expected goals (xG) – 0.04

Expected goals on target (xGOT) – 0.00

Expected assists (xA) – 0.01

xG + xA – 0.05

Accurate passes – 9/11 (82%)

Chances created – 0

Shots on target – 0

Shots off target – 0

Blocked shots – 1

Defensive contributions – 3

Touches – 26

Touches in opposition box – 3

Successful dribbles – 1/4 (25%)

Passes into final third – 1

Accurate crosses – 0/1 (0%)

Accurate long balls – 1/1 (100%)

Dispossessed – 0

Non-penalty xG – 0.04

Defensive contributions – 3

Tackles – 2

Blocks – 0

Clearances – 0

Interceptions – 1

Recoveries – 2

Dribbled past – 0

Ground duels won – 5/9 (56%)

Aerial duels won – 0/1 (0%)

Was fouled – 2

Fouls committed – 1

Data courtesy of FotMob.