Iran and Egypt played a 1‑1 draw in the tournament's Group C at the World Cup in the United States on Friday.
Midfielder Ramin Rezaeian scored Iran’s equaliser and secured the result.
His effort was described as a historic moment by Iranian media.
Reporters said his performance was so impressive they struggled to find words it.
The match kept Iran in contention in the group, while Egypt left the tournament unchanged.
Rezaeian’s display drew praise across sports outlets.
Fans in Tehran celebrated his goal on social media.
The draw puts both sides in a tight spot in the final group game.