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Egypt vs Iran Match Summary
Competition | FIFA World Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 27 June 2026 |
Match Time | 04:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Seattle Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | BBC 2, RTE 2 |
Egypt and Iran meet in Seattle on Saturday 27 June 2026 in their final World Cup Group G fixture, with both sides chasing a place in the knockout rounds.
Egypt lead the group on four points after a 1-1 draw with Belgium and a 3-1 win over New Zealand. A draw here would be enough to seal qualification for the Pharaohs.
Iran sit on two points following draws with New Zealand and Belgium. A win would push them through, though defeat could see them slip to third in the table.
There is no competitive history between these two, so the stakes do the talking. Egypt are favourites, but Iran's stubborn defending makes this a tricky final outing.
Egypt vs Iran Form
Egypt have momentum after their 3-1 win over New Zealand on 21 June 2026, their first ever World Cup finals victory. Mohamed Salah remains the focal point, having found the net against the Kiwis, while goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir kept them in the Belgium draw with vital saves. Top of the group and ranked first for form, the Pharaohs travel with belief.
Iran arrive unbeaten but goal-shy, grinding out a 2-2 draw with New Zealand before a 0-0 stalemate with Belgium on 21 June 2026. Alireza Beiranvand was outstanding in goal against the Belgians, and Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi both struck in the opener. Direct and hard to break down, Iran will fancy frustrating Egypt again.
Egypt vs Iran Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Egypt: Hossam Abdelmaguid (Injured/out), Hamdi Fathy (Injured/doubtful)
Iran: Roozbeh Cheshmi (Injured/doubtful)
Egypt
Egypt will be without Hossam Abdelmaguid after he came off injured against New Zealand. Hamdi Fathy could miss out too, though there is a small chance he is available for the Iran game.
Iran
Roozbeh Cheshmi has missed Iran's opening two games of the tournament and remains a doubt for this one, leaving Iran's defensive options under a little pressure ahead of kick-off.
Egypt vs Iran Predicted Lineup
Egypt
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Shobeir; Hany, Ibrahim, Rabia, Fatouh; Attia, Lasheen; Zico, Salah, Ashour; Marmoush
Substitutes: To be confirmed
Iran
Formation: 5-4-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Beiranvand; Rezaeian, Kanani, Khalilzadeh, Nemati, Hajisafi; Jahanbakhsh, Ghoddos, Ezatolahi, Mohebbi; Taremi
Substitutes: To be confirmed
Egypt vs Iran Key Stats & Match Facts
This is the first ever competitive meeting between Egypt and Iran, whose only previous matches were friendlies in July 1975 and June 2000.
Egypt's 3-1 win over New Zealand on 21 June 2026 was the first World Cup match win in their history, ending a winless run across their fourth tournament appearance.
Egypt sit top of Group G on form and standing heading into this final fixture, with Iran ranked second in both categories.
Egypt's win market bet would have landed in 6 of their last 10 matches against all opponents.
Iran's win market bet would have landed in 5 of their last 10 matches against all opponents.
Egypt vs Iran Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Egypt have the edge here. The Pharaohs only need a draw to go through, but with Salah and Marmoush up top against an Iran side that has managed just two goals in two outings, we fancy them to find the net. Egypt to win, 2-0.
Best Bets
Egypt to win looks the sensible call at 6/4 with Betfred. The Pharaohs are top of the group, in form, and facing an Iran side that has not scored enough to trouble them. The value is there.
Both Teams To Score - No appeals at 4/5 with Boyle Sports. Iran have kept things tight throughout the group stage, failing to score against Belgium, and Egypt's defence has been solid enough to suggest the Pharaohs keep another clean sheet here.
Egypt vs Iran Bet Builder
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Egypt vs Iran Talking Points
There is plenty riding on this one beyond the football. Egypt top the group and a draw seals qualification, while Iran know a win takes them through. Off the pitch, Iran's preparation has been anything but smooth. Due to visa and travel restrictions, their base camp was relocated to Tijuana, Mexico, with the squad travelling in on short-term entries for their group games. The US Department of Homeland Security eased those restrictions on 23 June 2026, letting the delegation arrive in Seattle 48 hours before kick-off rather than 24. Add the political tensions that have followed the team throughout, with players caught between home support and diaspora critics, and Iran are doing well to keep their focus. On the grass, Egypt's quality should tell, but Iran's stubborn streak makes this a genuine test.
Egypt vs Iran Predictions FAQs
When is the Egypt vs Iran World Cup game?
The Egypt vs Iran World Cup game is scheduled to kick off on Saturday 27 June 2026 at 04:00 UK time.
Which tournament is the Egypt vs Iran match in?
The Egypt vs Iran match is played in the World Cup.
What is the prediction for Egypt vs Iran?
Our Egypt vs Iran prediction and betting tips are updated regularly in the lead-up to the match.
Where can I find the lineups for Egypt vs Iran?
The lineups and team news for Egypt vs Iran will be published ahead of the kick-off on Saturday 27 June 2026.
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