Egypt vs Iran: World Cup 2026 preview

Egypt and Iran meet at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) on 27 June 2026, kicking off at 03:00 GMT (23:00 EST on 26 June 2026). The Group G encounter carries heavy consequences after Matchday 2: Egypt sit top following a 3–1 win over New Zealand, while Iran earned a hard-fought 0–0 draw with Belgium.

Both sides know the margin for error is small as group positions begin to take shape. Hossam Hassan will lean on Egypt’s attacking core and a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Mohamed Salah and Trézéguet key to breaking down Iran’s disciplined defence. Mostafa Shobeir is poised to keep goal, with Hamdi Fathy and Yasser Ibrahim at centre-back, Ahmed Fotouh and Mohamed Hany as full-backs, and Mohanad Lasheen alongside Marwan Attia in midfield.

Egypt arrive without fresh injury or suspension worries and will aim to combine defensive focus with clinical finishing. Amir Ghalenoei’s Iran profiles as a physically robust, defensively organised side that thrives on counter-attacks led by Mehdi Taremi and Saman Ghoddos.

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