Egypt plays Iran in key World Cup group stage match today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:32 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Egypt faces Iran in their final group game of the FIFA World Cup today in Seattle. Currently at the top of Group G with four points, Egypt's national team has drawn 1-1 with Belgium and beaten New Zealand 3-1. A win or draw against Iran would secure their spot in the knockout stages for the first time. Egyptian fans hold onto renewed hope as they back the team, encouraged by the presence of all-time top scorer Hossam Hassan, now the coach.
- •Egypt has four points in Group G, the most in its World Cup history.
- •The team faces Iran in Seattle today.
- •A win or draw guarantees a knockout stage qualification.
- •Hossam Hassan, Egypt's all-time top scorer, is the team's coach.
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