Why Iran’s Late Goal Against Egypt Was Ruled Out For Offside

Iran thought it had a 93rd‑minute winner against Egypt, but VAR disallowed Shoja Khalilzadeh’s goal for offside.
The decision hinged on the keeper being off his line: the offside line is set by the second‑last opponent, and Egypt’s goalkeeper being ahead made Khalilzadeh offside even though another defender was behind him.
The game finished 1‑1, Egypt finished second in Group G, and Iran must wait on other results to see if it advances as a best third‑place team.