Group G · Saturday, June 27, 2026

Egypt vs Iran - FIFA World Cup 2026

Egypt vs Iran at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with kick-off time, venue, lineups, match status, and pre-match stats.

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Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-offSaturday, June 27, 2026 · UTC
StageGroup stageGroup G
StadiumLumen FieldSeattle, Washington · 69,000 capacity
StatusScheduledMatchday 3
Stadium

Lumen Field

Seattle, Washington, United States
69,000Capacity2002OpenedOpenRoof

A renowned soccer atmosphere — home of the Sounders and Seahawks — Lumen Field’s partial roof traps noise to create one of the loudest crowds in the tournament.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

FIFA Ranking#29
Head CoachHossam Hassan
CaptainMohamed Salah
All-time Top ScorerHossam Hassan (69 goals)
Most CapsAhmed Hassan (184)
Known AsThe Pharaohs

Egypt's Pharaohs are the most decorated national team in Africa Cup of Nations history, having lifted the trophy a record seven times, and were the first African side to appear at the FIFA World Cup when they competed in the 1934 tournament in Italy. Led by Mohamed Salah, one of the world's best players, Egypt return to the 2026 World Cup looking to end a long wait for global glory.

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IranAFC
FIFA Ranking#21
Head CoachAmir Ghalenoei
CaptainEhsan Hajsafi
All-time Top ScorerAli Daei (108 goals)
Most CapsJavad Nekounam (149)
Known AsTeam Melli, Lions of Iran

Iran, known as Team Melli, are three-time AFC Asian Cup champions and the most successful West Asian nation in World Cup history, having qualified for seven editions including seven consecutive appearances from 1998 to 2026.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

Where was Egypt vs Iran played?
The match was played at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, United States.
What stage was the Egypt vs Iran match?
This was a Group G match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.