Where to watch live Egypt vs Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Egypt and Iran face each other this Saturday (27), at 00:00 (Brasília time), at Lumen Field, in Seattle, in the third round of Group G of the 2026 World Cup. The direct confrontation could define who advances most easily to the round of 16.
Egypt arrives as leader of the group with four points (one win and one draw), after beating New Zealand 3-1 and drawing with Belgium. The team led by Hossam Hassan, a historical idol as a player and now a coach, is experiencing a moment of unprecedented confidence: this is the first Egyptian victory in a World Cup in 34 years. Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush and Emam Ashour lead the attack of a team that has shown a balance between defensive solidity and quick transitions.
On the other hand, Iran has two points, with two draws, and needs a victory to depend solely on itself in the fight for one of the two direct places or one of the best third places. The Iranian team maintains its traditional tactical organization, with a low block and dangerous counterattacks led by Mehdi Taremi. Coach Amir Ghalenoei usually bets on a line of five defenders to neutralize offensive opponents.
Hossam Hassan and the Egyptian Renaissance
Hossam Hassan, Egypt’s top scorer in history with 69 goals, is going through an emblematic phase. He participated in the 1990 World Cup as a player and now, as a coach, he has already secured the first Egyptian victory in the competition in decades. His pragmatic style, with an emphasis on intensity and taking advantage of stars like Salah, has been the difference for the Pharaohs to dream of the knockout stage.
Probable lineups and style duel
Egypt should take to the field in 4-2-3-1: Shobeir; Hany, Ibrahim, Rabia, Aboul-Fetouh; Attia, Lasheen; Salah, Ashour, Ziko; Marmoush.
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Iran tends to repeat the 5-4-1: Beiranvand; Rezaeian, Kanaani, Khalilzadeh, Nemati, Hajsafi; Jahanbakhsh, Ghoddos, Ezatolahi, Mohebi; Taremi.
The duel pits Egyptian offensive power face to face, with Salah and Marmoush in great form, against Iranian resilience. The history between the teams is short — the last meeting ended in a draw, with Egypt winning on penalties in 2000 — which increases unpredictability.
What’s at stake for the classification
A victory for Egypt practically guarantees a direct place in the round of 16. Iran, in case of victory, will tie on points with the leader and force a tight definition with Belgium and New Zealand in the group’s final results. A draw favors Egypt, which could qualify even in the event of a stumble in the last round depending on other results. The current balance of the group, with Belgium still alive despite the draws, makes this game the most important so far for both sides.
Where to watch live
The match will be broadcast live in Brazil on pay TV channels and streaming platforms with rights to the 2026 World Cup. Also follow real-time updates on the main sports portals.
