Egypt vs IR Iran Live Score – Commentary & Match Report
Egypt vs IR Iran Live
Waiting for kickoff. The live score, match status, and key events will update here when Group I reaches Seattle Stadium.
Match Stats
Possession, shots, corners, cards, and passing data will appear after the official match feed starts.
Lineups
Official starting XIs remain team sheet pending until FIFA publishes them before kickoff.
Head To Head
No previous verified senior meeting is listed, so Toronto starts the Egypt vs IR Iran record.
Egypt vs IR Iran live score coverage follows Group G Match 63 at Seattle Stadium on 26 June 2026. Egypt lead the group on four points, while IR Iran sit on two points and need a result to protect their qualification route.
The match kicks off at 23:00 ET in Seattle. The live score card will update goals, commentary, stats, lineups, and match status once the official feed starts.
Egypt vs IR Iran Match Details
FIFA lists Egypt vs IR Iran as Group G Match 63 at Seattle Stadium. Lumen Field and Ticketmaster list the event for 20:00 local time on Friday, 26 June.
The fixture runs at the same time as New Zealand vs Belgium in Vancouver. Egypt can win Group G with a victory, while IR Iran can still move above them with a decisive result.
| Detail | Verified Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Egypt vs IR Iran |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| Group | Group G |
| Match Number | 63 |
| Kickoff | 23:00 ET, 26 June 2026 |
| Venue | Seattle Stadium, Seattle |
| Live Score Status | Upcoming |
| Lineup Status | Team sheet pending |
Egypt Form and Stats
Egypt have four points from two Group G matches after drawing Belgium and beating New Zealand 3-1. Mohamed Salah helped drive the New Zealand win, which gave Egypt control before the final round.
Hossam Hassan’s team can finish first if they beat IR Iran. A draw may still be enough for qualification, but the simultaneous Belgium match keeps the group open.
| Egypt Snapshot | Status |
|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #29 |
| Coach | Hossam Hassan |
| Group G Record | 1 win, 1 draw, 0 losses |
| Goal Difference | +2 |
| Group Position | First before final matchday |
| Key Players | Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, Trézéguet, Mostafa Mohamed |
IR Iran Form and Stats
IR Iran have two points after drawing New Zealand and Belgium. Their 0-0 draw with Belgium kept the group tight and moved the final match into a qualification decider.
Amir Ghalenoei’s team need attacking improvement because two draws leave little margin. A win can move IR Iran onto five points, while a draw could leave them dependent on other results.
| IR Iran Snapshot | Status |
|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #20 |
| Coach | Amir Ghalenoei |
| Group G Record | 0 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses |
| Goal Difference | 0 |
| Group Position | Second before final matchday |
| Key Players | Mehdi Taremi, Sardar Azmoun, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Saeid Ezatolahi |
Egypt Team News
Egypt’s official starting XI remains team sheet pending until FIFA releases lineups before kickoff. Hassan should keep Salah central to the plan because Egypt need control and final-third quality.
Marmoush and Trézéguet give Egypt speed around Salah. If IR Iran defend deeper, Egypt’s wide movement and set-piece delivery can decide the first breakthrough.
IR Iran Team News
IR Iran’s official team sheet is also pending. Ghalenoei must balance defensive structure with enough attacking support for Taremi and Azmoun.
The Belgium draw showed that IR Iran can manage pressure without losing shape. Against Egypt, they need more penalty-box presence because a passive draw may not secure the group outcome they want.
Head to Head Record
Egypt and IR Iran have two verified senior meetings before this World Cup fixture. IR Iran have one win, and the other match ended level.
The last meeting finished Iran 1-1 Egypt in a 2000 friendly. This Seattle match will be their first men’s World Cup finals meeting.
| H2H Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Senior Meetings Found | 2 |
| Egypt Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
| IR Iran Wins | 1 |
| Goals | Egypt 2, IR Iran 3 |
| Last Meeting | Iran 1-1 Egypt, 2000 friendly |
| World Cup Meetings | 0 |
Key Players to Watch
Mohamed Salah remains Egypt’s main match-winner because he can create a goal from limited space. IR Iran need to deny him isolation chances near the right half-space.
Omar Marmoush gives Egypt vertical speed and pressing energy. His movement can pull defenders away from Salah and open central lanes for late runners.
Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun give IR Iran experience and penalty-box threat. If Egypt overcommit, those two can punish transition moments and set-piece deliveries.
Match Outlook and Stakes
Egypt enter with the stronger group position, but IR Iran have the higher FIFA ranking and the historical edge. That mix makes the match more balanced than the points table suggests.
The result can decide the Group G winner because Belgium are still close behind in the simultaneous Vancouver match. Egypt can control their path, while IR Iran need a sharper attacking performance.
The tactical pressure point is Egypt’s wide speed against IR Iran’s compact defensive block. First goal control should decide whether Seattle gets a cagey match or an open finish.
Group G Standings Card
Group G standings below reflect confirmed results before the final matchday. Egypt lead on four points, while IR Iran and Belgium sit close behind on two points.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| IR Iran | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
Match Commentary
Live commentary will track goals, cards, substitutions, tactical shifts, and full-time notes during Egypt vs IR Iran.