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 promptly and gave the squad momentum.
The strike set the tone for the match and sparked excitement.
Egypt held one more training session to boost morale the day before kickoff.
When the goal found the back of the net, fans roared loudly.
The team kept the lead for the bulk of the game.
Egypt stayed close to the scoreline through the final moments the final whistle.