Add their own fate at the World Cup to the long list of things Iran can't control. But Team Melli came close vs. Egypt with two moments of late, unscripted drama.

It was just a coincidence that Seattle’s “Pride Match” ended up as a high-stakes World Cup matchup between Iran and Egypt, and it has come with plenty of pushback from both countries.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Mohamed Salah would be assessed after the captain asked to be substituted during Friday's 1-1 ​World Cup draw with Iran, leaving his fitness uncertain ‌ahead of the knoc

They end the group in third on just two points, eliminating them from the World Cup in embarrassing fashion. Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia played to a 0-0 draw where chances were scare. That was just fine for the Blue Sharks,