Egypt's dominance in possession (61%) fails to secure victory as they draw 1-1 with Iran. Mahmoud Saber scores early in the 5th minute, setting the tone, but Egypt's inability to capitalize on their territorial control allows Iran to equalize, leaving Egypt's early advantage unrewarded.

Iran stages a comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against New Zealand after Elijah Just's early goal in the 7th minute puts the Kiwis ahead. Despite New Zealand's superior accuracy with 8 shots on target, Iran's resilience allows them to equalize, highlighting their ability to capitalize on limited opportunities.