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SUMMARY:FIFA World Cup 2026: IR Iran vs Egypt
DESCRIPTION:IR Iran face Egypt at Lumen Field in Seattle on Friday 26 June 2026 (Saturday 27 June UTC) in the final Group G match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both nations will be fighting for a qualification place alongside Belgium and New Zealand in the group. \nWhat is the FIFA World Cup 2026?\nThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of the men’s world championship\, co-hosted by the United States\, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. It is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams in 12 groups of four. The top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to a new round of 32\, the first round of the expanded knockout stage. \nWhen is IR Iran vs Egypt?\nKick-off is on Friday 26 June 2026 at 8:00pm PT (11:00pm ET\, 4:00am BST Saturday). Belgium vs New Zealand is played simultaneously at BC Place in Vancouver. \nWhere is IR Iran vs Egypt?\nLumen Field in Seattle\, Washington hosts the fixture. The 68\,000-capacity home of the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders is known for one of the loudest atmospheres in American sport and is one of eleven US venues at the tournament. \nKey Contenders\nIR Iran return to a seventh World Cup and are the highest-ranked AFC side. Team Melli\, under head coach Amir Ghalenoei\, are built around Porto striker Mehdi Taremi\, goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand and captain Sardar Azmoun. Iran’s physical style and organised defence have troubled bigger nations in recent tournaments. \nEgypt are back at the World Cup for the first time since 2018. Hossam Hassan’s side revolves around Liverpool captain Mohamed Salah\, one of the most dangerous attackers in the competition. Egypt came close in recent AFCON finals and will expect to push for a first ever knockout stage appearance at a senior World Cup. \nHow to Watch\nIn the UK\, BBC and ITV share coverage with streaming on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. In the US\, Fox and Telemundo broadcast the tournament. beIN Sports holds rights across the Middle East and North Africa. In Iran\, IRIB carries matches free to air. \nHistory and Records\nIR Iran and Egypt have met several times in friendlies over the decades but have never previously faced each other at a World Cup. Iran have never progressed beyond the group stage at the World Cup. Egypt have appeared three times but have also never reached the knockout phase. \nTickets and Attendance\nTickets are available via FIFA.com. Lumen Field group-stage tickets started at around USD 85 for category three\, with premium and hospitality options handled through FIFA’s official hospitality partner. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhen does IR Iran vs Egypt start?\nFriday 26 June 2026 at 8:00pm PT (4:00am BST Saturday). \nWhere is IR Iran vs Egypt being held?\nLumen Field\, Seattle\, Washington. \nHow can I watch IR Iran vs Egypt?\nBBC or ITV in the UK\, Fox or Telemundo in the US\, beIN Sports in MENA\, IRIB in Iran. \nHave Iran or Egypt ever reached a World Cup knockout stage?\nNo. Neither has progressed beyond the group stage at a FIFA men’s World Cup.
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