Mahmoud Saber put Egypt ahead with a sharp strike in their 2026 World Cup opener against Iran.
He collected the ball inside the box and found space, slipped it between the keeper’s legs and watched it hit the net.
Egypt led firmly 1‑0 within the first ten minutes.
It came quickly and gave the squad a boost.
The strike set the tone for the match and energized the side.
Egypt held one more training session to sharpen focus the day before kickoff.
When the goal found the back of the net, fans roared in unison.
The team kept the lead during the game.
Egypt stayed close to the scoreline until the very end of the final whistle.