- This Egypt vs Iran prediction article for World Cup 2026 breaks down form, key players, best odds and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The match will be staged at the Seattle Stadium on Saturday June 27.
- Kickoff is at 6:00am EAT.
Egypt will be looking to finish top of Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they face a must-win Iran side on Saturday morning at Seattle Stadium.
The Pharaohs finally ended their 92-year wait for a World Cup victory on Monday, defeating New Zealand 3-1 to secure their first-ever win on football’s biggest stage.
Africa’s most decorated nation had not won a World Cup match since making their tournament debut in 1934.
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Their campaign in NOrth America initially appeared to follow a familiar pattern after opening with a 1-1 draw against Belgium.
Mohamed Salah’s 67th-minute strike handed Egypt the lead after they recovered from a surprise early New Zealand opener. The Liverpool star then delivered a corner that was headed home by Trezeguet to seal the historic 3-1 triumph.
Egypt head into this clash at the summit of the group with four points and know that any victory will significantly boost their chances of reaching the knockout stage. Even a draw would leave them in a favourable position.
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Iran, meanwhile, have shown remarkable resilience despite the challenges they have faced in North America. They enter the fixture in second place with two valuable points.
Team Melli fought back to earn a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their opener before holding a 10-man Belgium side to a goalless stalemate. They even had a goal ruled out for offside in that encounter.
Iran know that victory on Saturday would send them to the top of the group and virtually guarantee qualification.
Defeat, however, would leave them facing the real prospect of elimination, making this a crucial encounter.
What time will the Egypt vs Iran match kick off?
The two sides will meet on Saturday, June 27, at Seattle Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 6:00am East Africa Time.
Egypt vs Iran team news
Egypt’s squad looks healthy and settled, with domestic stars from Al Ahly, Pyramids, and Zamalek combining with European-based talents such as Salah and Omar Marmoush.
One notable absentee, however, is center-back Hossam Abdelmaguid. Though he is reportedly fit to play, he will be forced to sit out on this finale due to FIFA’s strict protocols regarding head injuries, according to ON Sport.
He was substituted in the previous match after picking up that knock, and the rules require a full week’s recovery before he can feature again
Iran also have no fresh injury concerns. Alireza Beiranvand remains first choice in goal, veteran Ehsan Hajsafi marshals the defence, while Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Saman Ghoddos, and Mehdi Taremi provide plenty of attacking threat.
Egypt vs Iran predicted lineups
- Egypt Starting XI: Mostafa Shobeir, Ahmed Fatouh, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Hany, Emam Ashour, Marwan Attia, Hamdi Fathi, Mostafa Ziko, Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Salah.
- Iran Starting XI: Alireza Beiranvand, Ramin Rezaeian, Shojae Khalilzadeh, Ali Nemati, Ehsan Hajsafi, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Saeid Ezatolahi, Mohammad Mohebi, Saman Ghoddos, Arya Yousefi, Mehdi Taremi.
Egypt vs Iran head-to-head record and current form
These two nations have very little history between them, having met only once in a friendly match in 2000. As a result, this promises to be a fascinating first competitive meeting.
Egypt arrive on the back of a victory over New Zealand and a draw against Belgium. Their recent friendly results include a defeat to Brazil, a win over Russia, and a goalless draw away to Spain, highlighting their defensive discipline.
Iran, meanwhile, have collected two World Cup draws (0-0 against Belgium and 2-2 against New Zealand) and also impressed in friendlies with convincing victories over Mali, Gambia, and a 5-0 thrashing of Costa Rica.
Egypt vs Iran prediction and betting tips
Statistically, Egypt have been the sharper attacking side, scoring four goals compared to Iran’s two across the opening two matchdays.
Defensively, however, Iran have looked organised and difficult to break down. Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand has already produced 10 saves in the tournament, helping his side keep a dangerous Belgium attack at bay.
Neither Egypt nor Iran has ever won consecutive matches in World Cup history. In fact, Egypt only registered their maiden World Cup victory on Matchday 2.
Iran have also struggled historically to build momentum at the tournament, having exited in the group stage in each of their previous six World Cup appearances.
On paper, Egypt appear better placed to claim all three points and strengthen their route to the Round of 32.
However, they cannot afford to underestimate an Iranian side capable of producing surprises, making this an intriguing contest.
Egypt vs Iran Best bets odds on SportPesa
Looking for the best odds? SportPesa, the leading online gaming firm, offers a wide range of betting markets and instant payouts on selected wagers.
Given how competitive this fixture is expected to be, Egypt are priced at 2.48 to win, while Iran are available at 3.70. A draw is currently valued at 2.75.
SportPesa has also introduced its instant payout feature, meaning if your selected team moves one, two, or three goals ahead, you can cash out instantly at favourable odds.
For example, if Egypt take a one-goal lead, the live odds stand at 1.73. If Iran go ahead by a goal, the odds are currently 2.17.
Punters can also explore several other markets on SportPesa, including over/under goals and both teams to score, all available at competitive odds.
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