Egypt vs Iran Preview

Saturday morning’s Group G decider at Lumen Field in Seattle pitches Egypt against Iran in a fixture that could scarcely matter more for both nations. Egypt lead the group on four points, while Iran sit second on two points — with Belgium also on two points and New Zealand on one. Egypt need only a draw to advance as group winners unless Belgium smash New Zealand by a multiple goal margin. Iran must win to guarantee progression and hope Belgium do not beat New Zealand by a margin that overtakes them. Every goal in both simultaneous matches will be crucial.

Egypt have been the standout side in Group G so far and go into this finale in confident mood. Their most recent outing was a composed 3–1 win away against New Zealand on 22nd June — a result that sent them top with a game to spare in terms of points accumulation. Prior to that, they drew 1–1 away in Belgium on 15th June, a disciplined defensive performance that secured a valuable point against a well-organised European side. Earlier in this run, a 2–1 defeat away in Brazil on 6th June in a pre-tournament friendly was their only blemish, while a 1–0 home win over Russia on 28th May and a 0–0 draw away in Spain on 31st March round out a sequence of two wins, two draws and one defeat. Egypt are well-drilled, hard to break down, and carry a genuine attacking threat through their key players. A draw here is all they require.

Iran arrive at this fixture with two draws from two and needing a win to take control of their own destiny. Their most recent outing was a 0–0 draw away in Belgium on 21st June — another tight, compact performance that kept them in contention but left them needing more in the final group game. Prior to that, they drew 2–2 at home with New Zealand on 16th June in a match they will feel they should have won. Earlier in this run, pre-tournament form was impressive — a 2–0 home win over Mali on 4th June, a 3–1 home win over Gambia on 29th May, and a stunning 5–0 win away in Costa Rica on 31st March complete a sequence of three wins and two draws from five outings. Iran have the quality to hurt Egypt, and with their tournament on the line they will come out with attacking intent.

In Group G, Egypt lead on four points with a goal difference of +2. Iran sit second on two points with a goal difference of zero. Belgium are third on two points with a goal difference of zero — level with Iran, having drawn 0–0 in their meeting. New Zealand are fourth on one point with a goal difference of -2. Egypt are in a commanding position — even a defeat here leaves them in contention depending on other results. Iran need to win; anything less and their fate depends on Belgium dropping points against New Zealand.

These two sides have never previously met — there is no head-to-head history between Egypt and Iran on record.

In the UK, the match is live on BBC Two and available to stream via BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Web, with radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. In Egypt, viewers can follow on beIN SPORTS CONNECT and Time Sports. Iranian audiences can catch the action on IRIB Varzesh and beIN SPORTS CONNECT, while US viewers have access via Fox Sports 1, fuboTV, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, and UNIVERSO.

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Lineups & Injuries

Egypt (4-2-3-1) Shobeir, Hany, Ibrahim, Fathi, El Fotouh, Ziko, Ateya, Salah, Lasheen, Ashour, Marmoush

Iran (5-4-1) Beiranvand, Safi, Nemati, Khalilzadeh, Ezatolahi, Mohebi, Ghoddos, Kanaani, Rezaeian, Hardani, Taremi

Egypt: No missing players listed.

Iran: No missing players listed.

Both squads are reported as fully available, meaning both coaches have their strongest options at their disposal for what is effectively a must-win fixture for Iran and a game Egypt can approach with the freedom of needing only a point.

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Group G Table

Pos.	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	P
1	Egypt	2	1	1	0	4	2	+2	4
2	Iran	2	0	2	0	2	2	0	2
3	Belgium	2	0	2	0	1	1	0	2
4	New Zealand	2	0	1	1	3	5	-2	1

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Egypt Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✅	New Zealand	1–3	Egypt	World Cup	22-06-26
🤝	Belgium	1–1	Egypt	World Cup	15-06-26
❌	Brazil	2–1	Egypt	Friendly	06-06-26
✅	Egypt	1–0	Russia	Friendly	28-05-26
🤝	Spain	0–0	Egypt	Friendly	31-03-26

Iran Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
🤝	Belgium	0–0	Iran	World Cup	21-06-26
🤝	Iran	2–2	New Zealand	World Cup	16-06-26
✅	Iran	2–0	Mali	Friendly	04-06-26
✅	Iran	3–1	Gambia	Friendly	29-05-26
✅	Costa Rica	0–5	Iran	Friendly	31-03-26

Head-to-Head

No previous meetings on record between these sides.

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TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Channel
Great Britain	BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web, BBC Radio 5 Live
Ireland Republic	BBC Two, RTE 2, BBC iPlayer, RTE Player, BBC Radio 5 Live
Egypt	beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports MAX 1 Arabia, Time Sports
Iran	IRIB Varzesh, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
USA	Fox Sports 1, fuboTV, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW
France	beIN Sports 2, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, myCANAL
Germany	MagentaTV
Canada	TSN2, TSN+, RDS 2
Australia	SBS On Demand, SBS Viceland
Spain	DAZN Spain, DAZN Mundial 2, Movistar+