Mahmoud Saber put Egypt ahead with a swift finish in their 2026 World Cup opener against Iran.
He collected the ball inside the box and timed his run, slipped it between the keeper’s legs and watched it hit the net.
Egypt led comfortably 1‑0 within the first ten minutes.
It came quickly and gave the squad momentum.
The strike set the tone for the match and lifted spirits.
Egypt held one more training session to fine‑tune tactics the day before kickoff.
When the goal hit the net, fans roared with vigor.
The team kept the lead during the game.
Egypt stayed close to the scoreline right up to the final whistle.