Egypt and Iran face off in crucial group-stage match in Seattle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:05 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Egypt and Iran prepare for their final group-stage match on Saturday at Seattle Stadium, kicking off at 4 AM BST. Egypt leads Group G with four points from two matches, needing only a draw to secure progression to the knockout stage. Iran sits second with two points, requiring a victory to advance. Both teams are dealing with injury concerns, particularly Iran, which faces fitness issues with key players like Saman Ghoddos and Rouzbeh Cheshmi. Egypt's Mohamed Salah is expected to play a pivotal role following his strong performance in the previous match against New Zealand.
- •Match takes place at Seattle Stadium on June 27.
- •Egypt top Group G with four points from two games.
- •Iran in second place with two points after two draws.
- •Salah expected to lead Egypt's attack after scoring and assisting in last match.
- •Iran's Ghoddos and Cheshmi face late fitness assessments.
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — Egypt vs Iran – Match preview and team news
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — Egypt vs Iran – Predicted lineup and team news
"Egypt and Iran prepare for their final group-stage match on Saturday at the Seattle Stadium.Egypt sit on top of the group table with four points from two matches, while Iran is second with two points ...
"Egypt and Iran are set to face each other in their final Group G match on Saturday at Seattle Stadium, with both sides still fighting for qualification.Egypt currently lead the group with four points ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 7:05 AMEgypt vs Iran – Match preview and team news
Egypt and Iran prepare for their final group-stage match on Saturday at the Seattle Stadium.Egypt sit on top of the group table with four points from two matches, while Iran is second with two points ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 7:05 AMEgypt vs Iran – Predicted lineup and team news
Egypt and Iran are set to face each other in their final Group G match on Saturday at Seattle Stadium, with both sides still fighting for qualification.Egypt currently lead the group with four points ...
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